US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for China to be zealous to prevent Iran from shutting down one of the most important shipping routes in the world. His comments came at a time when Iranian media press TV reported that the country had approved a plan to stop the country's parliament. However, the final decision is in the hands of Iran's highest national security council.
About 20 percent of the world's oil is transported through the Hormuz system. Middle East oil and gas producing countries use this waterway to send their fuel products to the world market. So if this method is stopped, there will be deep crisis in the global economy, especially in fuel supply.
Oil prices have risen in the world market since the US attacks in Iran's nuclear establishment, the highest in the last five months. Benchmark Brent Crude prices reached $ 9.5 per barrel.
In an interview to Fox News on Sunday (June 22), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “I am encouraging the Chinese government to call the government (Iran) to make a phone call. Because they are widely dependent on the hormuz system for their oil. ' He added, 'If they (if they stop) … then it will be for them to commit economic suicide. We have an alternative to dealing, but other countries should also be considered. This will damage the economy of other countries more than our country. '
Iran is the largest oil supplier of China. Beijing has a close relationship with Tehran. So analysts think China may have an important role in the decision to stop the Hormuz system.
If any disruption in the Hormuz system is disrupted, globally oil prices can be skyrocketed and a serious negative impact on the global economy. Concerns about China's role in the current geopolitical situation and the future of the Hormuz system are increasing in the international arena.
