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Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelRegional
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Last Update2026-03-11
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Event Overview
This event highlights the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding control over strategic maritime routes. It underscores the use of economic and military threats as tools for political leverage, reflecting broader regional and global power dynamics.
Collect Records
Iran Warns of Ability to Block Strait of Hormuz
On March 11, a spokesperson for Iran's Hatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that Iran has the capability to block the Strait of Hormuz and will not allow any oil to pass through in a manner that benefits the United States and its allies. The spokesperson also stated that Western efforts to lower global oil and energy prices through external intervention will fail.