説明
The world is now bracing for Iran’s response after the United States launched a major strike on Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure—joining Israel in the most significant Western military action against Iran since the 1979 revolution. In a dramatic escalation, the U.S. dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site. President Trump has called on Tehran to stand down—but Iran has vowed retaliation. Ali Akbar Velayati, senior advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, has warned that any country aiding U.S. operations will be treated as a legitimate target. That puts American military bases across the Middle East on high alert. The situation is already spiraling. Israel launched airstrikes on western Iran. Iran responded with missile attacks on Tel Aviv, injuring dozens and destroying infrastructure. In response, the U.S. State Department has issued a global caution—advising all American citizens abroad to stay vigilant. And now, tensions have moved to the seas. Iran’s parliament has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz—a vital global oil artery. Washington has urged China to dissuade Tehran from taking such a step. To put this in perspective: over 30,000 vessels pass through the Strait each year, and around 20 million barrels of oil—that’s nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply—move through it daily. A blockade here could trigger a global energy crisis—and take this conflict far beyond the Middle East.