Ominous announcements by IRGC apart, there is serious discussion of emerging scenario of Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz partially, is taking place amongst geoeconomics analysts. Of course there cannot be smoke without any fire. Let us delve deep:
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) a multi service arm of the Iranian Armed forces has earned a reputation similar to that of US Marines in frontal warfare as well as grey zone operations. On April 9, 2024 its commander Alireza Tangsiri made a startling announcement. He is reportedly have said that ‘a review of policy regarding Strait of Hormuz is underway as Iran views Israeli presence in UAE is deemed as existential threat’.
The crux of the matter is Israeli presence in the form of military and civil representation in UAE has been there for some time. Why all of a sudden Iran viewing it as a threat has not been explained. The bottom line is clear: Iran is getting ready to spring a surprise.
Under the aegis of Abram Accord 2020, “Dubai-Haifa Land Corridor" was established in order to connect Jebel Ali Port in UAE to Haifa port in Israel traversing Saudi Arabian and Jordanian territory. Once fully operational the transport volume is expected to be in the tune of US$ 50 to 100 Billion. Put it in another way offering a boon in geoeconomics for Israel as it enhances normalization of Arab-Jewish Entente at the expense of Palestinian liberation.
An isolated incident that occurred on April 9, 2024 as regards to the commandeering of Israeli container ship MSC Aries, in the Persian Gulf shed some light. Portuguese flagged, MSC Aries is owned & operated by Zodiac Maritime Company based in London whose major stake is held by Eyal Ofer a Jewish magnate.
More alarming news is on the way. Iranian Naval Forces are keeping their powder ready to partially block Israeli shipping thru Strait of Hormuz initially and extend it to other commercial ships plying to and fro any ports in UAE that transports goods related to Israel.
Now it is no longer a matter of conjecture that the policy regarding closure of Strait of Hormuz has been already reviewed. It is not the question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ partial blocking is to commence!
The Global North has to accept the unescapable fact that ‘Iran has arrived as a great force in geoeconomics’ not to mention her military prowess & preparedness to take on the West in her own backyard.
Cheers!
Muthu Ashraff Rajulu
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