Drums of War: Iran partially closes Hormuz, Khamenei threatens to sink American aircraft carrier, and Trump cites B-2 🇺🇸🇮🇷

While negotiations in Geneva continued, Iran took physical action and partially blocked the world's most vital oil route.

Khamenei targeted the American fleet. Trump responded by reminding everyone that he had bombed the country before.

The updated scenario!

1- The Blockade (Hormuz Closed)

Iranian state media confirmed: Iran partially and temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz today for Revolutionary Guard exercises.

• The official reason: "Security precautions" and intelligent control tests.

This is the first time the passage has been closed since January. 31% of global maritime oil passes through there (13 million barrels/day).

2- The Ayatollah's Threat

At the same time, Khamenei went on state TV to challenge the US naval force:

"More dangerous than their aircraft carrier is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea."

The Supreme Leader stated that Trump "will not succeed" in overthrowing the Islamic Republic and that the American army "will suffer a blow from which it will not recover."

3- Trump's "Reminder" (The B-2s)

On Air Force One, Trump invoked painful memories.

He declared: "We could have had a deal instead of sending the B-2s to destroy their nuclear potential. And we had to send them."

He refers to the June 2025 bombings, signaling that the "military option" is on the table and he will not hesitate to use it again.

4- The Geneva Paradox (Diplomacy vs. War)

While the Road to Hormuz closed and leaders threatened each other, diplomats in Geneva announced a breakthrough.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said they had reached an understanding on "guiding principles."

The market reacted with relief: oil fell (Brent -1.8% to $67.48), erasing previous gains.

But analysts warn: "The chairs of diplomacy have been pulled out, but the chessboard of war is already set."

5- The Naval Siege

Diplomacy takes place under the shadow of heavy weapons.

The USS Gerald Ford (the world's largest aircraft carrier) was dispatched to join the USS Abraham Lincoln in the region.

Two nuclear strike groups operating in the same zone, coupled with the partial closure of Hormuz, create a risk of imminent "accident".

6- We are witnessing a very high-stakes chess game.

Iran is showing that it has control over global oil records (by closing the Strait of Hormuz).

Trump is showing the "Big Stick" (B-2 and Aircraft Carrier).

The "principled" agreement in Geneva calmed the market today, but the physical movement of troops indicates that both sides are preparing for the worst.