In the heart of the Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz is more than just a narrow waterway less than 40 kilometers long. It is the lifeblood of the global economy. Every day, more than 20 million barrels of crude oil – nearly one-fifth of the world’s commercial oil supply – flow through it, feeding factories, cities, and the futures of billions of people.

Today, this strait stands at a starkly tragic crossroads:

Either a Strait of Peace & Prosperity

– Where coastal nations work together to protect maritime security.

– Where oil tankers travel freely, energy prices are stable, and supply chains are uninterrupted.

– Where Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Oman, and international partners build a common economic zone, transforming Hormuz into a symbol of cooperation rather than confrontation.

Then, not only the Middle East but also Europe, Asia, and Africa would benefit. Prosperity spreads, jobs increase, children go to school, and people live in true security.

Or the Strait of Failure & Suffering

– Where those who like to incite war gamble with fire.

– A landmine, a missile, an intentional collision… and immediately:

• Oil prices skyrocket to $200-300/barrel.

• Global inflation explodes.

• Millions of poor people around the world fall into poverty.

• And the warmongers – whoever they are, whatever their position – will suffer the most catastrophic consequences: economic isolation, bankruptcy, permanent loss of prestige before the international community and their own people.

History has proven: Those who deliberately turn the Strait of Hormuz fail miserably. Those who choose the path of dialogue and cooperation win big.

Today’s call:

Let the Strait of Hormuz become a Strait of Peace.

Let the leaders – whether in Tehran, Riyadh, Washington, Beijing, or Moscow – realize that no nation can “win” if this strait is blocked.

Peace is not about concessions. Peace is the smartest choice.

Prosperity is not a pipe dream. Prosperity is the inevitable result when people choose to live instead of destroy.