US President Donald Trump appealed to other countries to send ships to protect the Strait of Hormuz. He had earlier said that the US Navy would soon start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump claimed that Iran’s military capability has been completely destroyed. It also acknowledged that no matter how badly they have lost, it is very easy for Tehran to send a drone or two, drop a mine or fire a missile anywhere in this waterway. He said it is expected that China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and other countries that are affected will send ships to the area so that the Strait of Hormuz no longer poses a threat to a nation that has been completely wiped out.
What did Araghchi say on Trump’s statement?
Iran’s Foreign Minister on Saturday appealed to the countries of the Middle East to expel foreign military forces. Responding to Trump’s statement, Syed Abbas Arghachi wrote, ‘The security shield promoted by America has proved to be hollow and instead of reducing the problem, it is increasing. America is now appealing to others and even China to make Hormuz safe. In such a situation, Iran calls on its neighboring countries to expel foreign invaders, especially when their only concern is Israel.
America’s attack on Kharg Island
Trump announced on Friday that he had completely destroyed the military bases located on Kharg Island. Iran’s main oil export terminal is located on Kharg Island. He warned that if Tehran continues to obstruct shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s oil infrastructure could also be targeted.
According to reports, Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz on March 1. This waterway is one of the most important energy routes in the world, usually transporting about 20 million barrels of oil per day and about 20 percent of the global natural gas trade passes through this route.
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