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IRGC Claims Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz Why in the News ? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route, amid escalating West Asia conflict and Israeli strikes on Tehran, raising concerns over oil supply disruptions and maritime security. IRGC Claim Over Strait …
Read MoreHormuz Tensions Test India’s Energy Security Why in the News ? Escalating conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint. While India has short-term oil buffers and diversified suppliers following the precautionary principle in energy security, prolonged disruption could raise import costs and …
Read MoreStrait of Hormuz: The World’s Most Strategic Maritime Chokepoint The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, deep waterway that connects the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Despite its modest dimensions—just 33 km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point—the strait is the single most important chokepoint for global …
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