Iran sets crosshairs on ‘US-UAE’ oil shuttle out of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have signalled they intend to disrupt an Arab-operated and United States-assisted shuttle system that has enabled more energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israel war on Iran.With the US naval blockade of Iran’s southern ports in place and sanctions tightening, Tehran has said it will pursue military and diplomatic efforts to put pressure on Washington to submit to its demands regarding reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3What new measures is Iran taking to counter US economic pressure?list 2 of 3Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpdlist 3 of 3Hormuz ship attacks surge: Are increased oil exports sustainable?end of listThis strategic waterway, through which roughly a fifth of global oil and gas flowed before the war, has been largely closed to shipping following Iranian attacks since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28.But the US Navy has reportedly opened up a route so Gulf states can export oil and other commodities amid an energy crisis.Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei responded on Sunday night, saying the shuttle system is now an explic...