00:05Tehran Times has released visuals showing a chilling display of force inside the Strait
00:12of Hormuz. Not one, not two, but nearly 40 fast attack boats believed to belong to Iran's
00:23Islamic Revolutionary Guards Navy, moving together in a coordinated swarm formation. Fast, armed,
00:33and strategically positioned. These are not routine patrols. This is a message. The boats
00:41were reportedly spotted between Kish Island and the United Arab Emirates, a region that
00:47handles nearly one-fifth of the world's total energy supply. Any disruption here can send
00:56shockwaves across global markets. And here is where the contradiction sharpens. U.S. President
01:04Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that Iran's navy has been largely destroyed. He stated
01:11that Iran's naval forces, air power, and military infrastructure have been almost
01:17completely wiped out. But these new images appear to tell a very different story. Instead
01:25of a weakened force, Iran's navy appears alert, active, and strategically deployed. Experts point
01:34to Iran's unconventional mosquito fleet strategy — thousands of small, fast attack boats supported
01:42by drones and coastal missile systems. Designed not for traditional warfare, but for disruption
01:50and rapid strikes. At the same time, tensions are rising beyond military presence. Iran is now
01:58preparing legislation that could permanently change access to the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports,
02:06the proposal could block Israeli vessels entirely. Ships from countries considered hostile may be denied
02:14entry unless they pay what Iran calls war reparations. And all other vessels may need prior approval
02:22before entering. If implemented, this would mark a major shift from temporary wartime disruption to long-term
02:33control over a global trade artery. The United States has already issued a warning, saying any payments
02:41made to Iran for safe passage could trigger sanctions, raising risks for global shipping companies, insurers,
02:49and financial institutions. Meanwhile, the impact is already visible. Dozens of commercial ships have
02:57reportedly turned back, shipping routes are being altered, and humanitarian aid deliveries are slowing down,
03:04with costs rising sharply. All this is unfolding under a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran,
03:12with talks appearing stalled and both sides holding firm positions. Iran insists it is ready for a deal,
03:21but Washington remains unconvinced. What is clear now is that control of the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just
03:29about geography. It is becoming a powerful strategic tool, one that could reshape global trade, energy flows,
03:38and geopolitical balance for months or even years to come.
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