The tension is once again concentrated in the Strait of Hormuz. The agency Reuters reported this Saturday that Iranian forces allegedly attacked a second ship that was trying to cross the area, just hours after another maritime incident registered in waters near Oman and reported by several international media outlets.
The new episode reinforces Tehran's pressure strategy on one of the world's most important trade routes, a key passage for a good part of the oil and gas that circulates by sea.
Hormuz, the great geopolitical thermometer
Each incident in this corridor has an immediate impact on energy markets, transportation costs, and the global perception of risk. Iran maintains increasing controls over navigation, while United States maintains a military presence in the environment, which makes any move a potential escalation.
The attack comes while diplomatic contacts remain open to sustain the truce and explore a new negotiating round between Washington and Tehran.
However, the succession of incidents points to an uncomfortable reality: the de-escalation remains fragile and Ormuz once again sets the pace of the international crisis.