The United States told Iran to open a sea path. This path is called the Strait of Hormuz. It is very important for ships. The US gave Iran two days.
President Trump also warned Iran. He said Iran's power would be gone if they did not obey. This news made people worry. They fear a big war. Iran spoke back strongly. Military actions also began. The Middle East is now tense.
This problem started four weeks ago. The US and Israel attacked Iran. They hit Iran's energy places. Iran then attacked other countries. Qatar and the UAE were hit. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also had attacks.
World markets changed fast. Oil prices went up. Gas prices in Europe also rose. People worry about prices everywhere. This can hurt money. Iraq stopped sending oil. Dubai was hit by a drone. Rebels in Yemen also attacked a ship.
Experts warn of an energy problem. This is like the past. It is worse if the path stays closed. Cleaning the sea will take time. This could change shipping and food prices. Prices may go down later. But the problem is bad now. The area is in danger. A bigger war could start.