Bab el-Mandeb Remains Vital Trade Route
Satellite imagery shows Israeli naval vessels operating near Iranian loading facilities on Qeshm Island. International concern is growing regarding Iran's potential to close the Strait of Hormuz, which is being described as a powerful leverage tool. The move would impact global trade and increase international pressure. Indonesia is studying the potential consequences of a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the contagion effect begins to be felt. The study includes evaluating the possibility of charging fees, according to the source. China is increasing its own oil reserves due to heavy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. The source noted that China's trade with Iran is significantly impacted by these maritime routes. The move follows a history of vessel targeting and seizures dating back to 2019, including ships linked to Western nations.
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“satellite imagery shows their actual presence in Iranian loading facilities on Qeshm Island... they appear again on the AIS automatic identification system to indicate an Iraqi origin.”
“on était si vous voulez pris pour cible le passage de détroit d'Hormouse. Donc là pour l'instant en fait c'est en mode vraiment standby”
“les phares, ils sont sur les bateaux, ils assurent le fait que les bateaux puissent apparailler quand ils le pourront pour passer le détroit, mais aujourd'hui la consigne c'est plutôt de plus trop tenter la sortie des navires et donc des équipages pour les mettre en sûreté”
“et il y a beaucoup de navires français qui se retrouvent coin...”
“il y a beaucoup de navires français qui se retrouvent coin... des navires sous intérêt français et des navires sur lesquels il y a des français.”
“Иран обещает заминировать армузский пролив, через который проходит 20% мирового транзита нефти.”
“Israeli forces damaged their ships and disabled their trucking equipment and engines.”
“they are doing it differently, with their current blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. They use hundreds of small unmanned boats, thousands of mines, cheap drones.”
“I believe indeed that President Trump thinks that the blockade imposed on Iranian ports is the primary leverage.”
“الرئيس ترامبي يظن أن الحصار المفروض على الموانئ الإيرانية هو الورق الأسر”
“This cuts off the funding to the Iranian regime... through the sale of oil and gas that passes mainly through maritime routes.”
“伊朗总统表示美国海上封锁不可容忍”
“伊朗总统表示美国海上封锁不可容忍 特朗普称已摧毁伊朗核能力”
“特朗普称已摧毁伊朗核能力”
“the president has written to congressional and Senate leaders to say hostilities have now terminated, meaning he He does not. President Trump has said he's not happy with the latest peace proposals.”
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