00:16Imagine one of the busiest oil routes on Earth suddenly turning into a deadly minefield.
00:22Ships blocked, oil halted, global markets shaken.
00:26That's the warning just issued by Iran, and it could change everything.
00:31Right now, tensions in the Middle East are reaching a dangerous new level.
00:35From Tehran, Iran's Defense Council has delivered a stark message.
00:40If there's a ground invasion, they will mine the entire Persian Gulf.
00:44According to the official statement, any attack on Iran's coastlines or islands will trigger a massive response.
00:51That includes deploying sea mines across the Persian Gulf, using floating mines launched directly from shore, blocking key shipping routes
01:01used by the entire world.
01:03Iran even warned that the Gulf could become as restricted as the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage where a
01:09huge portion of the world's oil supply flows every day.
01:13And here's something chilling.
01:15Iran reminded the world that even advanced minesweepers struggled to clear far fewer mines during conflicts in the 1980s.
01:23This isn't just a regional issue.
01:33The Persian Gulf is a lifeline for global energy.
01:37If it's blocked or mined, oil prices could skyrocket, trade routes could collapse, economies worldwide could feel the shock.
01:45In short, this could affect everyone, everywhere.
01:49So why is Iran making this threat now?
01:51Reports suggest the United States may be preparing for stronger military action, possibly even deploying marines to secure key areas
02:00and reopen shipping lanes.
02:02There are also concerns that Israel could support or launch ground operations.
02:06One major target being discussed?
02:09Karg Island, a critical hub for Iran's oil exports.
02:13But the warning doesn't stop at sea.
02:15Iran has also hinted that if a land invasion happens, it could strike power plants and infrastructure.
02:22That means electricity networks, energy facilities, critical systems.
02:26This could push the conflict far beyond military targets and into full-scale disruption.
02:32The world is watching nervously.
02:35China has already warned that continued escalation could trigger a vicious cycle and plunge the region into chaos.
02:41They're calling for negotiations, an immediate halt to military actions.
02:46Meanwhile, U.S. Central Command says its campaign is on plan, while Israeli forces continue large-scale strikes on Iran
02:54-linked targets.
02:55This suggests the situation isn't cooling down.
02:59It's heating up.
03:00If Iran follows through on its threat, the consequences could be massive.
03:05This isn't just another geopolitical headline.
03:07This could reshape global stability.
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