Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Even if there is a permanent ceasefire between Iran and America, it does not mean that the situation will become normal immediately. Especially in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important sea routes, the situation may remain affected for a long time. The US Defense Department Pentagon has revealed that it may take about six months to remove the landmines laid here, which is expected to have a major impact on global energy supply and prices.
The Pentagon has informed American lawmakers that normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will not be restored immediately. It may take about six months to remove the landmines laid by the Iranian army. It is noteworthy that since the war started on February 28, traffic in this important sea route has been affected.
Revealed in confidential briefing
According to the American newspaper The Washington Post, the Pentagon shared this assessment in a confidential briefing organized for lawmakers. It was told that it will take a long time to remove the tunnels, due to which there is little possibility of relief in energy prices at present. Petrol and oil prices may remain high till the mid-term elections in America.
The effects of war will last a long time
The Pentagon told Congress that the Iranian army has laid mines on a large scale in Hormuz. It takes about six months to remove them. The biggest challenge is that until the conflict between America and Iran ends completely, it is not possible to start the campaign to remove these tunnels. This means that the economic impact of this war may continue till the end of the year or even beyond.
Such information came to light for the first time
According to the report, the Pentagon gave this briefing to the members of the ‘House Armed Services Committee’ on Tuesday. This is the first time that American officials have shared such detailed information about mines and their impact in the Strait of Hormuz. After this revelation, American lawmakers have expressed concern and disappointment, especially regarding its impact on fuel prices.
impact on the world
The movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz has been affected since the attack on Iran by America and Israel on February 28. Iran has allowed only selected ships to pass, and that too through a special channel. It is believed that Iran has laid landmines in this sea route, due to which the danger has increased further.
Crisis on energy supply
The blockade of Iran and America has put the global energy supply in serious crisis. Oil and gas prices have increased due to stoppage of movement of ships passing through Gulf countries. Its impact is not limited to the Gulf region only, but its impact is also being seen in South Asia, America and other parts of the world.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes in the world. It is a narrow strait located between Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The closure of this route has a major impact on global oil and gas supplies, causing energy prices to rise.