The situation in the Hormuz Strait has entered a new phase of direct confrontation.
when the U.S. military officially deployed a dense network of military and economic blockades.
No longer mere threats on social media, more than 10,000 soldiers together with a powerful fleet of warships
has sealed off the entrance to the world's energy bloodstream,
Establish a state of internal stillness and external isolation regarding all of Iran's trading activities.
While Washington tightens the screws to force Tehran to compromise on its nuclear ambitions,
European allies are once again urgently preparing a separate path
to salvage maritime freedom without the presence of the United States.
The world is holding its breath before the fragility of wealth.
and a faint hope for a major agreement to be reactivated within the next 48 hours.
The actual figures on the ground show that the blockade conflict is still unfolding with great complexity.
Over 10,000 U.S. troops surround the Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera today, April 15, cited an announcement from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
the U.S. military command responsible for combat operations in the Middle East
confirming over 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines, and air force personnel
along with more than 10 warships and dozens of aircraft carrying out a blockade mission against ships entering the area
and leave the ports of Iran.
CENCOM reported that during the first 24 hours, no ships managed to pass through the U.S. blockade barrier.
Six commercial vessels complied with U.S. forces' instructions and returned to Iranian ports in the Oman Gulf.
The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering
or leave the ports and coastal areas of Iran.
At the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump, CENTCOM announced the enforcement of a maritime blockade against Iran.
At 9:00 PM on April 13th, Vietnam time, targeting vessels of all countries entering
or leave the ports and coastal areas of Iran.
Moreover, the U.S. Department of the Treasury stated that it has no plans to extend the temporary relaxation of sanctions measures.
Regarding Iran's oil, the previous move aimed to mitigate the supply shock caused by the Middle East conflict.
In a social media post on April 14, the Ministry stated that the short-term license permits the sale of Iranian oil.
It is currently stuck at the hospital and will expire in a few days, with no extension expected.
This agency also emphasized that financial institutions should note that the U.S. Department of the Treasury is fully utilizing all available tools.
and the authority available and ready to impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions
continue supporting Iran's activities.
Although the U.S. claimed no ships passed during their blockade, data from KPL, a analytics platform
and smart data on global trade flows indicate that at least two ships departed from Iranian ports
Passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 13.
According to observational data from the China Marine Information Center in Bahrain, since the conflict broke out,
Daily freight traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased by more than 90%.
The United States' announcement of a blockade of the Hormuz Strait has further heightened tensions and drawn widespread condemnation from many countries.
Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, head of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a United Nations agency
assume responsibility for maritime safety and security, warn of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
It is of no help in finding a solution to the conflict.
Washington's firm stance has triggered a wave of reaction not only from its adversaries but even within its own ranks of allies.
Europe plans to control the Hormuz Strait without U.S. involvement
In related developments, World Journal reported that some European countries are drafting plans
Forming an alliance to restore freedom of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. involvement.
The plan is said to include deploying ships to clear mines and other military vessels.
It can only be carried out after the conflict ends.
Germany, a country that previously exercised caution regarding military intervention in the Middle East, may now participate.
Meanwhile, France is concerned that the presence of the United States will make the initiative difficult for Iran to accept.
The UK warned that excluding Washington could escalate tensions with President Trump.
According to sources, the European plan consists of three main objectives.
Establish a logistics system to free hundreds of stranded vessels
launch a large-scale mine-clearing operation and ultimately establish escort routes,
Continuous military monitoring aims to restore confidence in maritime transportation through the region.
It is still unclear what the required size of the navy force is to carry out this plan.
Amid the intense standoff, unexpected signals emerged from the leadership of the White House about a new round of negotiations.
The United States and Iran may resume negotiations within the next two days.
On April 14, U.S. President Donald Trump told The New York Post that
Something may happen in Pakistan within the next two days as the US and Iran attempt to return to the negotiating table.
Mr. Trump told a reporter from The New York Post covering events in Islamabad that
You should stay there, really, because something might happen in the next two days.
And we tend to lean toward going there more, the likelihood is higher.
The President of the United States referred to the Chief of Staff of Pakistan, Mr. Ashim Moni.
The city of Geneva in Switzerland has also been mentioned as another potential location for peace negotiations.
But Trump seems to be downplaying this possibility.
The White House boss said, why do we have to go to a country that has nothing to do with this?
At the same time, it declined to disclose who would represent the United States in the next round of negotiations if held.
At the same time, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vann said
He will continue to fight for the major agreement he said President Donald Trump wanted to achieve with Iran.
Mr. Vanne emphasized that he is very satisfied with the current situation.
The deputy commander also praised Trump's ambition to reach an agreement.
Mr. Vanne said that he did not want to achieve a small agreement; he wanted to achieve a big one.
The reason it hasn't been completed is because the president truly wants a deal.
where Iran has no nuclear weapons, and Iran does not support terrorism.
At the same time, the people of Iran can achieve prosperity and integrate into the global economy.
That's exactly what he's suggesting.
Mr. Vanne continued to emphasize that we will continue negotiations and strive to achieve it.
Therefore, I will continue to fight to make this a reality.
Oil prices reversed downward amid signals from the United States
Today, April 15, oil prices dipped slightly amid expectations of new peace talks between the United States and Iran.
help alleviate concerns about the risk of energy supply disruptions.
Brent oil prices fell 0.2% to $99.14 per barrel.
While U.S. WTI oil fell 1.6% to $97.48 per barrel.
However, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that
The current oil price does not fully reflect the severity of the situation in the Middle East.
Although prices have dropped from above $100 per barrel, oil prices remain significantly higher than before the conflict with Iran erupted.
On February 28, it was only about 73 dollars per hole.
IEA's Executive Director, Fatih Biran, said that April could be even worse than March.
because in March we were still receiving shipments that had been loaded before the crisis began,
In April, no cargo will be loaded. The longer the disruption continues, the more serious the issue becomes.
In its latest monthly report, the IEA stated that
Global oil supply experienced the largest disruption in history during March.
reduced by 10.1 million barrels per day to 97 million barrels per day.
Last month, all 32 member countries of the IEA agreed to release 40 million barrels of oil.
from the reserve to reduce supply pressure.
Mr. Biran said this agency is ready to take further action if necessary.
In another development, the New York Times reported,
Iran has proposed suspending uranium enrichment activities for up to five years.
However, this proposal was rejected by the United States when Washington requested a 20-year term.
The article, citing U.S. and Iranian officials, also stated that
The two sides have exchanged proposals regarding the suspension of Iran's nuclear program.
During the talks in Pakistan, but a deal is still far off.
However, this shows that there is still potential to achieve a peaceful agreement.
with the possibility of a second round of direct negotiations taking place.
The deadlock at the diplomatic table is becoming increasingly alarming.
While Iran is secretly rebuilding its military strength beneath the ground.
Iran has excavated buried rocket launch pads, restoring its capabilities after the explosion.
According to CNN, recent satellite images show that
Iran is making efforts to clear destroyed access points at underground missile bases.
The excavator is recorded as moving rocks and soil out of the tunnel and loading them onto a truck for transportation out.
Previously, a CNN investigation revealed that the U.S. and Israel had focused their attacks on the entrances to these facilities.
to prevent the missile launcher from moving outside, firing, or returning to reload.
However, according to the assessment of U.S. intelligence,
About half of Iran's missile launch pads remained intact after a month of combat.
although many of them may be buried beneath the earth.
According to Mr. Sharmilai, a researcher at the Non-Proliferation Nuclear Weapons Research Center Jemmatin,
Iran's rapid restoration of access to its bases,
Often referred to as the underground rocket city, this was something that had been predicted.
Sharmila said that a ceasefire agreement requires you to accept
the opponent's ability to partially restore their military capabilities
Yet you have just spent a great deal of time, effort, and money destroying it.
At the same time, note that this is part of Iran's operational strategy.
Withstand the initial attack, preserve your forces, and then counterattack.
Previously, U.S. intelligence reports stated that
Iran still possesses a substantial weapons stockpile and is rapidly repairing damaged sites.
Some of these massive missile silos are located deep within granite mountains.
capable of withstanding extremely high pressure, far exceeding the endurance of conventional construction materials.
This material forms a robust protective layer, even against powerful penetration bombs such as the American CPU-57.
Despite being subjected to numerous weeks of airstrikes, Iran has maintained its capability to launch missiles and drones.
aimed at numerous objectives across the Middle East.
U.S. officials warned that Iran is seeking to maintain this capability to exert pressure in the ongoing conflict.
and consolidate its position at the negotiation table.
The report further stated that although the underground tunnels and missile silos might be damaged,
However, the launcher can be quickly recovered from the wreckage and reused for subsequent attacks.
Dear esteemed guests, the situation in the Hormuz Strait on April 15 is in a delicate balance, teetering on the edge.
On one side is the U.S. steel blockade order involving 10,000 American soldiers aimed at exhausting Iran's resources.
On one side is Tehran's persistence in restoring underground bases and maintaining its nuclear red line.
The slight decline in rich prices is a sign that the market still bets on diplomacy in Pakistan.
But the gap between a five-year and a twenty-year nuclear suspension remains a profoundly deep chasm.
As countries began to directly bear the consequences of this energy war,
The world understands that the upcoming negotiations are not merely an agreement between two nations.
It is a vote for global stability.
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