US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning
about the potential consequences of an Iran capable of developing nuclear
weapons, stating that it could pose a direct threat to global energy stability
and the US economy.
During his remarks, Rubio asserted that a nuclear-armed Iran
would have greater capacity to exert pressure on one of the world's most
strategic maritime routes: the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor through which a
significant portion of international oil trade passes.
The official maintained that if Tehran were to control or
block transit through this area, the impact on energy markets could be
immediate, causing a considerable increase in fuel prices. As an example, he
warned that the cost of gasoline in the United States could reach eight dollars
per gallon, a situation that, he said, would significantly limit the ability of
other countries to respond.
"Iran with nuclear weapons could do practically
whatever it wanted in the maritime straits, and no one would be able to stop
it," Rubio stated, emphasizing the need to prevent the Islamic Republic
from acquiring military nuclear capabilities.
Geopolitical experts agree with Rubio, noting that any
disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would have global repercussions, given that
a significant portion of the world's oil and natural gas exports pass through
this waterway. A potential closure or interruption of traffic could lead to
volatility in international markets, increased energy prices, and direct
effects on inflation in numerous countries.
Rubio's statements contribute to the international debate on
the risks posed by nuclear proliferation and the impact that a potential
escalation of tensions in the Middle East could have on global security and the
economy.