A little more than a month after the start of the conflict between United States and Irantension remains and has raised global concern about energy supply.
The closing of Strait of Hormuz, where it travels near the 20% of the world’s oill, has impacted crude oil prices and economic stability, with effects in countries such as Guatemala, where fuel prices have reached levels comparable to those recorded during the war between Russia and Ukraine.
However, Donald Trump has put pressure on Iran in the last week to reach an agreement, warning that if this is not achieved, the situation could become “hell.”
Possible agreement amid negotiations
The president of the United States, Donald Trump, assured this Sunday that there is a high probability of reaching an agreement with Iran in the short term.
In statements to the chain Fox Newsthe president indicated that “there are many possibilities” of reach an understanding this Monday, April 6, while confirming that negotiations remain active. The statements were offered to correspondent Trey Yingst.
Threats and tension over the Strait of Hormuz
However, Trump warned that if an agreement is not reached, he is considering a more aggressive response. According to him, he would be considering “blow everything up and take over the oil”in reference to possible military actions on Iranian territory.
Hours earlier, the ruler also threatened to unleash “hell” if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.
Through your network social Truth SocialTrump reiterated the ultimatum set for April 7 at 8:00 p.m. Washington time (00:00 GMT on April 7).
Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day all in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the damn strait, you damn fools, or you’ll be living in hell — YOU’LL SEE! Praise be to Allah.
President DONALD J. TRUMP
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz—through which approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil transits—has become one of the main sources of instability in the region, following the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East that began on February 28, after bombings by the United States and Israel against Tehran.
In recent days, Trump had already warned that his administration could launch “hard” attacks against Iran within a period of two to three weeks, which keeps the international community on alert regarding a possible intensification of the conflict.