Moyen-Orient en direct : l'Iran menace de refermer le détroit d'Ormuz si le blocus américain se poursuit

Iran threatens to shut the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for a continued U.S. blockade of its ports, escalating a tense maritime standoff. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Moyen-Orient en direct : l'Iran menace de refermer le détroit d'Ormuz si le blocus américain se poursuit

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Iran threatened early Saturday to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz if the United States maintains its blockade of Iranian ports, a dramatic escalation following Tehran's announcement just a day earlier that it was fully reopening those same ports to commercial traffic. The warning, delivered by Iranian authorities, came as U.S. President Donald Trump separately cautioned that without a deal, the American blockade would continue, setting the stage for a potential confrontation in one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is arguably the single most important maritime passage for global energy supplies. Through it flows approximately one-fifth of the world's traded oil and a significant volume of liquefied natural gas. Any closure or significant disruption would trigger immediate volatility in global markets, spiking oil prices and threatening the economic stability of energy-importing nations worldwide. The threat to seal the strait is Iran's most potent asymmetric naval card, a longstanding component of its military doctrine aimed at countering superior naval powers. This latest crisis stems from the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, a measure Washington has enforced as part of its broader "maximum pressure" campaign. The blockade has severely constrained Iran's ability to export oil, its economic lifeblood, and import goods, contributing to deep economic hardship. Iran's declaration on Friday that it was reopening its ports for business appears to have been a test of Washington's resolve, one that was met with an immediate and firm rebuttal from President Trump, who vowed the blockade would persist absent a comprehensive agreement. The Iranian counter-threat represents a high-stakes gamble. While the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps possesses the fast-attack craft, mines, missiles, and submarines to harass shipping and make transit perilous, an outright closure would be an act of war with profound consequences. It would likely trigger a direct military response from the United States and its allies, who have repeatedly stated they will ensure freedom...

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