The Digest:
Iran's military has warned that US forces would be attacked if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump announced the United States would begin escorting ships through the waterway under "Project Freedom." Major General Ali Abdollahi said in a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB: "We warn that any foreign armed force, especially the aggressive US military, if they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be targeted and attacked." Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran took effect on April 8. Trump said the operation is "humanitarian" to help ships running low on supplies.
Key Points:
- Global oil supplies face further disruption as tensions escalate in the Strait.
- Brent crude prices remain about 50 percent above pre-conflict levels.
- Over 900 commercial vessels are currently trapped in the Gulf.
- European allies, including Germany and France, demand the Strait be reopened.
- Iran has set a one-month deadline for negotiations to end the standoff.
Sources: Channels Television, AFP
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