00:15The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, has become a battlefield of
00:22strategy, not missiles. Iran has declared it open for some, closed for others. Chinese,
00:29Indian, Pakistani, and Turkish ships are allowed through, but U.S. and Israeli vessels? Blocked.
00:36Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi called it safe passage for countries not involved in the war,
00:42closed to enemies. A clear message, Iran is using the Strait as leverage, rewarding friendly nations
00:49while punishing adversaries. China's tankers continue to sail, millions of barrels of oil on
00:56their way. India's LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, move carefully under Tehran's watch.
01:03Pakistan and Turkey have gained rare exemptions. Some vessels have even tried to exploit the policy
01:12by falsely signaling Chinese links, raising the risk of accidents and misidentification. For everyone
01:19else, traffic is nearly halted. Only a handful of ships cross each day, compared to thousands in past
01:27years. Global energy markets are rattled, prices soar, and Asian economies brace for impact.
01:40Analysts say Iran's selective openings are part of a broader strategy, sustaining its economy,
01:46rewarding diplomatic partners, and sending a signal that it can disrupt global trade while keeping
01:52key allies supplied. Iran's approach is measured, deliberate, no full reopening, only selective passage
02:00for friends. A warning to adversaries and a signal that the world's most strategic chokepoint is firmly
02:09under Tehran's control, with consequences that ripple far beyond the Gulf.
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