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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly called on the Chinese government this Sunday to intervene and prevent Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz - a strategic waterway that currently transports nearly one-fifth of global oil daily and is facing unprecedented tension.
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ToggleU.S. Points to China: You Also Rely on This Strait, Don't Sit Idly By
Rubio directly stated in a Fox News interview: "I encourage the Chinese government to communicate with Iran because their oil is extremely dependent on the Strait of Hormuz." As China is Iran's most important oil buyer and maintains friendly relations with the Islamic Republic, the U.S. is clearly hoping that Beijing will exert its influence to prevent escalation.
(Iran's Killer Move: Will Global Energy Be Disrupted If the Strait of Hormuz is Blocked?)
Iran Speaks Tough: Reserving All Options to Retaliate
Shortly after the U.S. air strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran's foreign minister stated that Iran "reserves all means to defend its sovereignty". Meanwhile, Iranian state media quoted a senior legislator saying that the Iranian parliament supports a proposal to block the Strait of Hormuz. However, according to reports, the real decision-making power remains with Iran's National Security Council.
Severe Consequences of Blockade, Oil Prices May Soar Above $100 per Barrel
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, serving as a critical oil transportation route. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), approximately 20 million barrels of oil (20% of global consumption) pass through this waterway daily. If blocked, Rapidan Energy and Goldman Sachs warn that oil prices could exceed $100 per barrel.
However, JPMorgan analysts believe the likelihood of Iran blocking the strait remains low, as this would be seen by the U.S. as a signal of war.
Rubio Warns: This is Iran's Economic Suicide
Rubio pointed out that if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it would be equivalent to cutting its own economic lifeline, as its oil exports also pass through this waterway. "This would be an act of self-harm, tantamount to stopping exports to China and cutting off its main source of income," said Matt Smith, chief analyst at energy data company Kpler.
According to Kpler data, Iran is the third-largest oil producer in OPEC, with a daily production of 3.3 million barrels, of which 1.84 million barrels of export volume mostly flows to China. About half of China's maritime oil imports come from the Persian Gulf region.
United States: We Have Corresponding Options, Blockade Will Face International Backlash
Rubio emphasized that the US has multiple options to respond to potential Iranian actions. He stated that such actions would have a far greater economic impact on other countries than the United States, "This will be a large-scale escalation that will not only draw a response from the US, but other countries will not stand idly by."
US Military in the Persian Gulf, Market May Underestimate Conflict Risk
The US Navy's Fifth Fleet is stationed in Bahrain, responsible for maritime trade security in the Persian Gulf. Generally, the market expects that if Iran attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz, the US military will quickly resolve the situation. However, Bob McNally, former President Bush's energy advisor and founder of Rapidan Energy, warns that the market may be too optimistic.
"We believe that Iran's ability to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz could be much longer than the market expects, possibly weeks or even months, not something that can be resolved in a few days," he said in an interview with CNBC.
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