Tehran: The continued disruption of shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz is putting additional pressure on the international oil market, with concerns growing over declining crude stockpiles in different parts of the world.
US media reports, citing energy specialists, said the prolonged interruption of tanker movements through the strategic waterway could increasingly strain global oil supplies. While US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has control of the Strait, experts say the security situation remains difficult and far from being fully resolved.
The threat to commercial vessels has also made shipping companies increasingly cautious. Reports of attacks and the possibility of further incidents have raised serious safety concerns for both maritime operators and crew members.
Analysts have warned that renewed military confrontation between Washington and Tehran remains possible, creating further uncertainty for international shipping and energy markets.
Iran, meanwhile, has refused to restore normal maritime traffic through the Strait until its demands are addressed. The continued impasse is raising fresh concerns about the uninterrupted movement of crude oil and the stability of global energy supplies.
