Is Iran's dream of "Mediterranean retreat" of the United States reliable?
On December 23, local time, a threat from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps shocked the entire international community. They went so far as to claim that Iran would close the Mediterranean if the United States and its allies continued to commit so-called "crimes" in Gaza. Hearing this, I really can't help but ask, Iran, are you serious?
This reminds me of the international situation for some time, especially the turmoil in the Mediterranean. But the question is, does Iran have the strength to do this?I dare say, it's a fantasy. The Mediterranean is not so easy to blockade, and Iran's rhetoric is nothing more than a rhetorical one.
First, let's look at Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It is true that Iran has some control there, but that does not mean that they can sweep across the Mediterranean. What is the essential difference between this and Russia's self-proclaimed blockade of the Black Sea?Russia is the second military power in the world, and Iran, hehe, how many military powers is Iran?It's a bit of a boast.
What's even more ironic is that just when Iran is trying to blockade the Mediterranean, there is no longer a Russian figure in the Black Sea. This is simply a joke, and even Ukraine, which does not have a navy, has become the biggest laughing stock in the history of world navies. Iran, you should mind your own business first.
Some netizens joked that if Iran wants to blockade the Mediterranean, it must first pass through the Suez Canal. Although this statement is a bit tongue-in-cheek, it is not without reason. There are many naval powers such as Britain, France, Germany, and Italy around the Mediterranean, and American aircraft carriers are also stationed in them, and these are not something that motorboats and small ships can deal with. Iran keeps saying that it wants to wipe out Israel, but if it really wants to do it, it may be as simple as it says.
For Iran's verbal toughness, netizens have expressed skepticism. Some people say that mouth cannons have always been mouth cannons, and whoever takes it seriously is really stupid. Looking at Iran's threat to the Mediterranean, I can only sigh that this cannon is a little too big.
Moreover, we cannot ignore Iran's relations with the Houthis. The Houthis are blockading the Red Sea at their doorstep, and Iran, as the boss, naturally cannot follow the example of the Houthis and only blockade the Strait of Hormuz at their doorstep. However, to blockade the Mediterranean, it really takes some strength. After all, the Strait of Hormuz and the Mediterranean Sea are very different and cannot be solved by a small fight.
Overall, Iran's rhetoric this time is really ridiculous. They seem to have underestimated the great naval power around the Mediterranean, as well as their own actual capabilities. And the fact that Ukraine has become a laughing stock makes people see the embarrassing situation that Iran may be heading towards. Therefore, we might as well keep some rational thinking about the Iranian threat and not be confused by rhetoric. After all, strength is the last word.