Washington: Tension in the Gulf has reached a new and dangerous point. The US has tightened the maritime tampon virtually the Strait of Hormuz and ships are now stuff turned when at gunpoint. has made it well-spoken that from April 13, all ships inward and leaving Iranian ports will be stopped. Increasingly than 10,000 American sailors, marines and airmen and increasingly than a dozen warships are deployed in this mission. This tension on the world's most important oil route now seems to be taking the shape of a uncontrived conflict.
Did the tampon video shock the world?
In the video released by the US, American soldiers are unmistakably seen descending from helicopters onto the ship with the help of ropes. This scene created a stir wideness the world. In the first 48 hours without the tampon began, no ship was successful in breaking the American siege.
Did America gravity the ships to return?
According to the US Army, since the whence of the blockade, 23 ships have followed American orders and made their way back. Gen. Dan Kane, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the ships were a "wise decision."
Was there any uncontrived whoopee versus the Iranian ship?
On 19 April, USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian cargo ship 'Touska' heading for Bandar Abbas. Repeated warnings were given for six hours, but the ship did not stop. Without this, the American warship blew up Tauska's engine room with cannon and the American Marines descended on the ship with the help of a rope from a helicopter. This was the first ship seizure under the blockade.
Did Iran undeniability it piracy?
Iran's military described the whoopee as "armed piracy" and warned that it would soon respond. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that this is a gross violation of the ceasefire. Tehran argues that the tampon has completely destroyed the environment for negotiations.
Did China moreover jump into this controversy?
On April 14, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman described the US tampon as "dangerous and irresponsible." China is the largest proprietrix of oil from Iran and the closure of Hormuz is directly well-expressed its economy.
Is this tension now moving towards a major war?
Due to the blockade, Iran is losing 400 million dollars every day. On one hand, there are preparations for talks in Islamabad, on the other hand the Tauska seizure has dashed the hopes of talks. If no solution is found surpassing the armistice deadline ends on Wednesday, the situation in the Gulf may go out of control.
