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The political temperature in the Middle East has reached its peak. After the complex negotiations held in Islamabad ended without results, Washington began implementing harsh measures against Tehran. Zamin.uz presents the details of this economic and military blockade that could turn world politics upside down.
The collapse of diplomacy and Trump’s “trump card”
U.S. President Donald Trump, after losing the chance to reach an agreement with Iran, hinted that he does not rule out the introduction of a naval blockade. The head of the White House shared on his Truth Social account an article by journalist John Solomon titled “Trump’s trump card if Iran does not concede: naval blockade,” sending an open warning to Tehran. According to experts, Washington intends to repeat the Venezuelan scenario: completely blocking oil routes and thereby bringing Iran’s economy to its knees.
Three aircraft carriers in ambush: military buildup
At present, enormous U.S. military power is concentrated in the Persian Gulf and nearby regions. The situation is so serious that three aircraft carrier strike groups have been deployed simultaneously:
- USS Gerald R. Ford — in the Red Sea;
- USS Abraham Lincoln — in the Arabian Sea;
- USS George H. W. Bush — departed from the Norfolk base and is soon expected to arrive in the region.
Such military power makes it possible, without direct confrontation, to effectively shut down all of Iran’s maritime trade.
Billions in losses: economic strike
Iran is currently exporting about 2.8 million barrels of oil per day and earning enormous revenues amid high global prices (up to 120 dollars per barrel). A naval blockade could deprive Tehran of tens of billions of dollars every month. This is equivalent to cutting off the country’s main financial lifelines.
Operation “clearing” of the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has already begun practical actions. The destroyers USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy have started operations to neutralize mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The goal is to create a safe and controlled new shipping route.
21 hours of negotiations and diplomacy on the verge of a fight
The 21-hour marathon negotiations in Islamabad took place in an extremely tense atmosphere. According to reports, disagreements between U.S. envoy Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister nearly escalated into a physical confrontation. The sides failed to reach a compromise on the nuclear program and the status of the Strait of Hormuz. As Vice President J.D. Vance stated, Iran refused to accept U.S. conditions, while Trump himself took a hard stance, saying: “it does not matter whether a deal is reached, we will win anyway.”
Now, with diplomatic channels effectively closed, “military pressure” and “economic blockade” are coming to the forefront.
Dear readers, do you think a naval blockade can force Iran to make concessions? Could this situation lead to a new large-scale war?
