Iran's 5 possible dangerous steps if Trump's 'deadline' ends, fear of major tension in the Middle East

A new risk of war has emerged in the Middle East after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz or sit for talks. There has been widespread concern in the international community about what kind of reaction Iran may show if the deadline ends.

According to experts, Iran may adopt a "layered asymmetric warfare" strategy instead of going into a normal defensive position, which aims to create maximum pressure on the United States and its allies and destabilize the global economy without resorting to direct war.

1. Global energy crisis by blocking the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important waterways, is Iran's biggest strategic pressure point. According to analysts, Iran can make this route dangerous through smart mines, drones or GPS jamming. If oil transportation is disrupted, oil prices on the world market could rise rapidly and the global economy could suffer a major blow.

2. Attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure

Iran could target oil installations and water treatment plants in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. It is feared that if these installations are hit, water and energy shortages could arise in major cities within just 48 hours.

3. Expansion of cyber warfare

Iranian-backed cyber groups could attack the power grids, water supply systems and hospital networks of the United States and its allies. At the same time, the risk of accidents at sea by confusing ship GPS signals could increase.

4. Activation of regional proxy powers

Iran could activate its allied groups - attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria, disrupting shipping in the Red Sea through Yemen's Houthis, and increasing attacks against Israel through Hezbollah in Lebanon.

5. Creating diplomatic and economic pressure

Iran could offer “safe passage” to ships from China, Russia and some regional countries, which could weaken the Western sanctions framework. This also risks creating divisions in the international diplomatic alliance.

According to analysts, Iran’s main goal is not to achieve direct military victory, but to create a situation in which the costs of war and global losses increase so much that the United States and its allies are forced to seek a diplomatic solution.

In this situation, it is feared that any tension surrounding the Strait of Hormuz could have a major impact on global energy markets, trade and security.