Hormuz: 11,000 Sailors Evacuated and Global Tensions
The evacuation of thousands of sailors in the Middle East and the intensification of strikes in Ukraine mark a day of high international tension. These events directly impact the security of global trade and stability at Europe's borders.
The safety of 11,000 sailors and the stability of energy prices are at stake with the start of a massive evacuation in the Strait of Hormuz, coordinated by the UN maritime agency. This strategic passage for global oil, located between Iran and Oman, saw a record number of 36 ships transit on Monday. To avoid a surge in shipping costs, the United States has firmly ruled out any tax payments to Iran for navigating these international waters.
Danger is increasing in Ukraine, where a Russian strike on Kharkiv killed a resident, while Ukrainian attacks have deprived the city of Sevastopol in Crimea of electricity. These power outages and the intensification of fighting maintain a high level of alert regarding security and resource supply in Europe.
In Iran, tens of thousands of Starlink terminals (providing satellite internet) have reportedly been smuggled in by Israel to support protesters against the government. Meanwhile, North Korea has announced its intention to accelerate its nuclear program, increasing the risks of destabilization in Asia.
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