False Flag Operations in the Strait of Hormuz

We Are Lifting The Veil On The General Background Of False Flag Operations...

 

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy corridors, carries approximately 20% of global oil shipments. However, this strategic transit point is not only vital for energy supply security, but also for regional and global power balances.

 

Now, with the threat of the corridor being closed, signs of a sinister plan that could shake the global economy and disrupt the world order are emerging. The plan is not merely about an energy crisis; it lies at the heart of a far more complex, sinister, and deadly strategy to provoke war.

 

The Complex Network of Regional Actors and Geopolitical Dynamics

 

Around the Strait of Hormuz, there are sharp conflicts of interest between Iran, the United States, Gulf countries, and global powers. The possibility of Iran closing the strait is not merely a regional show of force; it is also a move that will deeply shake global energy markets and international relations. The complex geopolitical environment is creating fertile ground for insidious strategies such as false flag and green flag operations to come to the fore.

 

Deception Operations: The Dark Side of War Provocation from History to the Present

 

If Iran were to close the Strait of Hormuz, US naval intervention would be inevitable. During such an intervention, if American ships were attacked or sunk, it would spark widespread public outrage and provide a legitimate pretext for war.

 

History has repeatedly demonstrated the effectiveness of deception operations (false flags). The sinking of the Lusitania, the USS Liberty attack, Pearl Harbor, and the 9/11 attacks are unforgettable examples of this strategy, which manipulated public emotions and opened the door to larger and more destructive wars.

 

Green Flag Operations: War Provocation Through Deliberate Neglect of an Attack

 

Beyond deception operations, ‘green flag’ operations constitute another dimension of provoking war. In these operations, an impending attack is known in advance but not prevented. The aim is to secure public support after the attack and create a legitimate basis for war.

 

Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel from Gaza is one of the current examples of this strategy. A similar situation may arise in the Strait of Hormuz scenario; Iran's attack is known in advance, but no intervention is made, thus paving the way for a full-scale US intervention in the region.

 

Strategic Dilemma: Ground Operation or Air Strike?

 

In this complex environment, a critical dilemma arises between the options of a ground operation and an air strike. Iran's mobile missile systems and vast geographical area make a ground operation nearly impossible. While even difficult battles such as Okinawa and Iwo Jima took months for the United States, a similar ground invasion in the Strait of Hormuz region would be much more complex and risky, making air strikes and technological interventions the preferred options.

 

However, since it is not possible to completely destroy Iran's missile launchers with air power alone, this highlights the inevitability of a broader conflict.

 

Historical Parallels: The Dark Traces of the Past

 

These strategic challenges help us understand how similar provocations have played out throughout history. The sinking of the Lusitania was deliberately provoked to draw the United States into World War I. Similarly, the attack on the USS Liberty was attributed to another actor to create a legitimate pretext for war. The Gulf of Tonkin incident was used as a provocation to intervene in the Vietnam War. These examples show the historical roots of a possible scenario in the Strait of Hormuz.

 

Modern Hybrid Warfare: A Multi-Layered and Insidious Struggle

 

Modern warfare is not limited to physical conflicts. Military force, economic sanctions, cyber attacks, psychological operations, and information warfare are used together. The use of non-state actors, social polarisation, and digital governance tools support a multi-layered approach, making false flag and green flag operations critical elements of hybrid warfare.

 

Perception Management and Digital Governance: The New Front in Warfare

 

The multi-layered structure of modern warfare increases the importance of digital tools and perception management. Digital identities, digital currency systems, and geolocation technologies target the behaviour of systems rather than individuals. Media algorithms manipulate public perception by shaping crisis narratives, rendering international legal mechanisms ineffective and complicating the ethical and legal dimensions of crises.

 

We Are at a Critical Crossroads in Turkey and Regional Security

 

The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the conflicts of interest between actors in the region pose a complex scenario that seriously threatens national security in energy corridor crossroads such as Turkey, which could lead to regional instability, deepening economic crises and increased social polarisation. The picture, ranging from historical examples to today's hybrid warfare strategies, clearly shows how dangerous the crises that may occur are.

 

The people of Turkey and the region must become aware of these insidious plans, question them, and take conscious action. Social awareness and active resistance are the most effective tools for disrupting these dark schemes because the real war is no longer fought only on the battlefield but also in minds and perceptions.