Donald Trump Issues Threat to Iran  ( Trump ) 

Washington: US President Donald Trump has deepened the ongoing oil crisis with a major announcement. Specifically, Trump    ( Trump )  stated that the US Navy would block the entry and exit of ships in the Strait of Hormuz and would initiate a blockade to this effect “immediately.” It is worth noting that Trump made this declaration following the inconclusive outcome of the US-Iran peace talks held in Pakistan.

US Seeks to Establish Strategic Control
It should be noted that Trump will now attempt to establish strategic control over the maritime route that—prior to the outbreak of hostilities—was responsible for transporting 20 percent of the global oil supply. By doing so, the US aims to neutralize Iran’s primary source of influence.

US Move Expected to Deepen Energy Crisis
Significantly, the announcement of a US blockade is expected to trigger further instability in the global energy market, as well as in the prices of oil, natural gas, and related products. However, it remains unclear exactly how and when the US Navy will commence this blockade.

Repercussions for Those Paying ‘Tolls’ to Iran
Donald Trump stated that he has instructed the US Navy to identify and intercept any vessel paying “tolls” to Iran in exchange for passage through international waters. Any vessel found to be illegally paying such tolls will be denied safe passage on the high seas. He added that other nations would also join the US in this blockade, though Trump did not specify which countries.

Donald Trump Issues Threat to Iran
Trump emphasized that Tehran’s nuclear ambitions were the root cause of the failure to bring an end to the conflict. He asserted that the US is merely waiting for the “appropriate moment” to completely obliterate Iran.