March 14, The New York Times reported: "The United States urgently deployed thousands of Marines and multiple warships from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East on Saturday to strengthen control over the Strait of Hormuz. The strait handles about one-fifth of global oil transportation. Due to recent conflicts, the waterway has been almost paralyzed, leading to a sharp rise in oil prices. To stabilize energy prices, the United States issued a 30-day temporary permit allowing countries to purchase Russian crude oil stranded at sea, easing the supply shortage. The U.S. military's withdrawal of forces from the Indo-Pacific has led to a shift in regional dynamics, with Middle Eastern risks spilling over, and global energy and security situations remaining tense."
[Witty] The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the focus of global attention, and historical tragedies are repeating themselves! During the Iran-Iraq War, the ship attacks caused oil prices to surge nearly twice. Now, with the waterway blocked, the impact is even greater than before. While the U.S. is increasing its military presence for deterrence, it is also relaxing the price cap on Russian oil, which is essentially a pragmatic compromise of power-based stability. The withdrawal of forces from the Indo-Pacific indicates that the hegemon can no longer maintain two fronts simultaneously. History has once again proven that military pressure only makes the waterway more dangerous, and unilateral sanctions only make the market more fragile. What the world needs most right now is not warships, but dialogue and stable supply. The escalation of the U.S.-Iran rivalry will always hurt ordinary people and the global economy. Only by returning to a multilateral framework can we truly stabilize the lifeline of energy and prevent the spread of crises.
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