Khaberni - The German geopolitical expert Clemens Fischer expressed his belief that fuel prices in Germany will remain high over a long period.
In an interview with the German News Agency, Fischer said: "Due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, fuel prices in Germany are not expected to drop, but on the contrary, we should be prepared for a continued rise in fuel prices."
Fischer added that Iran is prepared for a long-term closure of the strait, indicating that it "relies on the use of mines alongside missile attacks and drones, as well as fast attack boats, which enables it to maintain military control over the maritime passageway," he claimed.
He continued, "We must expect that this strait will remain closed for a longer period."
Securing the Passage of 3 Oil Tankers through the Strait of Hormuz Weekly Requires 50 Warships
The American-Israeli war on Iran has nearly completely halted maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz – which is about 55 kilometers wide between Iran and the Sultanate of Oman – through which typically one fifth of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes.
Fischer saw that compensating for the stopped supplies is almost impossible at the moment, and explained that although some countries can release their oil reserves or increase their production, the arrival of additional quantities to the market might take days or even weeks.
He added that in order to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz using warships, it requires "about 50 escort ships to secure the passage of three oil tankers at most per week."
Trump Requests International Contribution to Securing Hormuz and Iran Warns American Companies
Yesterday, Saturday, US President Donald Trump urged other countries to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz after navigation was disrupted due to the war on Iran, while Iran threatened to target American companies if its energy facilities are bombed.
Trump wrote on his platform Truth Social that "several countries will send warships, in cooperation with the United States, to keep the strait open and safe."
He continued, "We hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and other countries will send ships to the region so that the Strait of Hormuz is not threatened by a decapitated state," according to his description.
Later, Trump confirmed, "World countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz should take charge of this passage, and we will provide large assistance."
Last Friday, Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would soon begin escorting oil tankers crossing the vital strait, threatening to target Iranian oil facilities if Tehran continues to obstruct navigation.
The Iranian response to Trump's statements was not delayed, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that Iran would target American companies in the region if its energy facilities were bombed.
