The clock has officially run out for diplomacy in the Gulf. Iran has just institutionalized its grip on the world's most critical oil chokepoint by creating a brand-new bureaucratic body: the Persian Gulf Strait Authority. This means Tehran is no longer just using fast boats to block ships—it is now writing the laws, demanding transit fees, and dictating who can enter the Strait of Hormuz.
Global Markets in Panic
With ghost tankers stranded at sea and global markets in a panic, military experts warn that a highly frustrated President Trump, pushed by Benjamin Netanyahu and White House hawks, could resume direct military strikes on Iran within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Emergency Update
Watch this emergency update for the latest developments. The situation remains fluid as international stakeholders scramble to respond to Iran's bold move.
