Iran plans to dam the Strait of Hormuz

Any additional escalation would run the danger of regional or world battle. Iran’s proposed closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have main financial and political penalties. Abstract of earlier episodes.

Israeli pre-emptive strike (June 13, 2025)

Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, utilizing fighter jets, drones and sabotage through Mossad, to strike over 100 websites in Iran, concentrating on nuclear services (Natanz, Fordow), navy infrastructure and the properties of high-ranking officers, together with high generals and nuclear scientists. Iranian estimates put the loss of life toll at between 78 and 80, and the variety of wounded at over 320.

The Iranian response (June 13-14, 2025)

In response, Iran launched Operation “Sincere Promise 3” (also referred to as “Vow of Reality 3”): greater than 150 ballistic missiles and 100 drones. In line with the Hebrew authorities, the vast majority of the missiles had been intercepted by the Iron Dome and Patriot/THAAD techniques, with some aided by US navy models.
Human impression in Israel: 3 lifeless, between 64 and 172 injured, relying on sources.
Intensive materials harm in residential areas of Tel Aviv, Rishon LeZion and Ramat Gan: broken buildings, fires, burnt-out vehicles, and so forth.

Harmful escalation

Israel warns that “Teheran will burn” if the strikes proceed – threats made by Protection Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Netanyahu, the latter calling on the Iranians to overthrow their regime.
Teheran warns that any nation serving to Israel (USA, UK, France…) can be focused.

Diplomatic penalties

The nuclear talks between the US and Iran, scheduled for this weekend in Oman, had been suspended as “unjustifiable” by Teheran.
The UN, the Pope and several other nations are calling for de-escalation, whereas airspace within the area is being closed and markets are frightened concerning the impression on oil and delivery. All of the extra in order Iran is contemplating closing the Strait of Hormuz.

Geography and configuration

• Size: approx. 170 km; width: from ~39 km (21 nautical miles) to 60 km.
• Depth: as much as ~60 m on common, deeper close to Mousandam (> 200 ft/60 m), making it simpler for giant tankers to navigate.
• Site visitors lanes: two reverse delivery lanes of ~3-3.7 km, with central buffer zone.

Strategic significance

• World chokepoint: roughly 20% of the world’s oil and a 3rd of its liquefied pure fuel (LNG) go by way of right here, i.e. practically 20 million barrels a day.
• Important hydrocarbons: that is the one maritime outlet for the nations on its shores (Kuwait, Qatar, Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq).
• Lively naval surveillance: Iran deploys high-speed vessels and mines close to Bandar Abbas to manage the strait. In response, a global coalition (IMSC) ensures maritime safety.

Geopolitical points

• Traditionally (Persian Empire, Silk Street, colonial corporations), the passage has at all times been strategic.
• Current tensions (Iranian threats to shut it, diplomatic and navy crises, maritime incidents) underline its vulnerability and its function in world vitality stability.

Basic Esmail Kowsari, a member of the Parliament’s Nationwide Safety Fee: Closing the Strait of Hormuz is into consideration, and Iran will take the suitable resolution with full willpower. pic.twitter.com/fdzF0qfGHI

— Iran Navy (@IRIran_Military) June 14, 2025

Conflit entre Israël et l’Iran: Téhéran menace de bloquer le détroit d’Ormuz, où 20% du pétrole mondial y transite pic.twitter.com/iimyqy9wuk

— BFMTV (@BFMTV) June 14, 2025

Guerre Israël-Iran. La fermeture du détroit stratégique d’Ormuz est sérieusement envisagée par l’Iran, a rapporté IRINN, citant les déclarations d’Esmail Kosari, membre de la fee de sécurité du parlement.

Le détroit d’Ormuz, qui se trouve entre Oman et l’Iran, est la… pic.twitter.com/Y7KDZbK5I0

— Georges Malbrunot (@Malbrunot) June 14, 2025