Washington's Straits Goals After Blockade
The Gulf region is experiencing an escalation in military tensions following the United States' reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels since July 14. Data confirms that all transit through the Strait of Hormuz has ceased since last night. Figures show that 19 Iranian-linked ships have transited out of 44 since the blockade began. Oil prices rose by 7% after the sanctions were imposed, with Brent crude reaching $102 per barrel. Concurrently, a ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz occurred, and Iran has unofficially continued to close the strait. Since July 12, 72 ships have passed through, 36 of which are Iranian-linked. This reflects increasing tensions in the region and a return to confrontation between Washington and Tehran after the breakdown of US-Iranian understanding in June.
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