US President Donald Trump made a number of statements about the situation in the Middle East. He announced the weakening of Iran's military capabilities and the launch of a US operation to control the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: Iran has suffered a serious defeat
Donald Trump said on the network Truthsocial, He said that Iran has significantly lost its military capabilities. According to him, the Iranian navy and aviation have been virtually destroyed, and air defence systems and radars no longer pose a threat.
Trump also stressed that Iran's key missile and drone infrastructure had been «almost completely eliminated». He stressed the significant losses suffered by the country.
The United States controls the Strait of Hormuz
Trump said that the United States has already launched an operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz of sea mines. According to him, this is done to ensure the safety of global shipping and in the interests of the global economy.
He noted that route security is critical for countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, France and Germany.
Oil flows and the global economy
Separately, Trump said that tankers from different countries are already heading to the US to load up with oil. He presented this as evidence of a change in global energy flows. These statements were made against the backdrop of an escalation of the situation in the Middle East, This is affecting energy markets and causing concern among the international community.
The key role of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important sea routes for oil transportation in the world. Any escalation in the region directly affects global energy prices and supplies. Trump's statements came amid growing risks to international security and heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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