Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Threatens to Attack Ships; India's 50% Oil Supply at Risk

Today is the fourth day of the war between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the world's oil supply.

An IRGC official stated on state TV that any ship attempting to cross through this route will be intercepted and potentially targeted. Approximately 50% of India's oil comes through the Strait of Hormuz.

On the other hand, according to a Fox News report, the US Central Command maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is not closed, despite statements from Iranian officials. So far, 742 people have died in Iran, including 176 children. More than 750 have been injured.

Iranian Women's Football Team Refuses to Sing National Anthem
The Iranian women's team did not sing their national anthem during the opening match of the Asian Women's Football Cup on Monday night. The players lined up, but remained silent and stared straight ahead during the anthem.

Team coach Marzieh Jafari was also smiling at her players' silence. This move is being seen as a message of protest amid the recent US-Israeli attacks and the deaths of Iranian leaders.

Team captain Zahra Ghanbari and the coach were questioned by the media about Khamenei's death, but were not allowed to answer.

China stated that it did not provide any military assistance to Iran.
China stated that it has not provided any weapons or military assistance to Iran. Its support is only political and moral. China has criticized the actions of the US and Israel.

China imports a large portion of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Half of this comes from Iran, and the rest from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.

About 20% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The growing dispute between the US, Israel, and Iran has now reached the Strait of Hormuz. This sea route is crucial because approximately 20% of the world's oil passes through it.

On Monday, a commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that this route is closed and any ship that tries to pass through it will be targeted.

This has led to a rise in oil prices in the international market, and crude oil has reached around $80 per barrel. If the situation worsens, the price could reach $100.

According to the US Energy Information Administration, most of the oil produced here goes to Asian countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea. Additionally, the supply of jet fuel and LNG could be affected. If this route is closed, it could impact the energy supply and economy of the entire world.