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After US raids on Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran considers blocking the strategic passage for oil. US Vice President Vance: ‘We don’t want war, but we want to stop nuclear ambitions’

Tensions between the United States and Iran reach new heights after American attacks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites. The Majlis, Tehran’s parliament, announced that it had concluded that the Strait of Hormuz should be closed, but left the final decision to the Supreme National Security Council. This was confirmed by General Esmail Kowsari, a member of the National Security Commission and a leading figure in the Revolutionary Guard, in an interview with Iranian television station Press TV.

The Strait of Hormuz is a key passageway for the global transport of oil and liquefied natural gas. Connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, it carries about 20% of the world’s crude oil. Its closure would have immediate repercussions on energy markets and the international geopolitical balance.

The American response was immediate. Vice President Jd Vance, interviewed by NBC News, called the threat a “suicidal move” for Iran: “Their entire economy goes through there. If they want to destroy it, that’s their choice, but it doesn’t make sense”. Vance reiterated that “the United States is not at war with Iran, but with its nuclear ambitions”.

According to the vice president, the American intervention has already achieved a crucial goal: ‘We have substantially slowed down the development of nuclear weapons.’ Vance also ruled out sending ground troops: ‘We do not intend to put boots on the ground.’ Finally, he left the door open to possible dialogue: ‘We want to talk to Iran to find a long-term solution. We do not fear a prolonged conflict.’

As the world watches with apprehension, the situation remains fluid. Any decision on the Strait of Hormuz could mark a turning point in the crisis between Washington and Tehran.

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