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US VS IRAN SHOWS WHY IT IS NOT ABOUT MILITARY POWER, BUT MANIPULATING RISK Why in the News? The ongoing US–Iran tensions and the fragile “phone peace” have revived debates on coercive diplomacy and strategic risk management practices, paralleling how Basel 3 frameworks address systemic vulnerabilities in global financial systems. The situation highlights how modern …
Read MoreIran War Regional Impact Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, the Iran war caused major damage to infrastructure, economy, and regional stability, affecting global fuel supply, Gulf economies, and India’s interests, making it important for understanding current international developments. Introduction The war in Iran has not remained limited to …
Read MoreIran Allows India Passage Through Strategic Hormuz Strait Why in the News ? Amid escalating West Asia conflict, Iran has allowed India and four other countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil route requiring stringent environmental clearances for maritime operations. The move highlights shifting geopolitics, maritime security concerns aligned with …
Read MoreIran Attacks Gulf Shipping Trigger Global Energy Crisis Why in the News ? Attacks by Iran on commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have heightened fears of global energy disruption. An India-bound Thai cargo ship was hit near Oman, prompting concern from India’s External Affairs Ministry and emergency action by global …
Read MoreIRGC 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 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 …
Read MoreSTRAIT OF HORMUZ CLOSURE: IMPLICATIONS FOR ENERGY MARKETS Why in the News? Iranian motion: Iran’s parliament approved a motion calling for closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Global concern: The move threatens a vital energy transit route, raising fears of oil and gas supply disruption globally and for …
Read MoreImpact of the Closure of the Strait of Hormuz on India’s Economy and Oil Refineries Introduction The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit chokepoint, by Iran would have significant consequences for India. India is one of the largest oil importers in the world. As the Strait of Hormuz accounts for …
Read MoreIndia’s Strategic Shift in Oil and Gas Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis Context: India is proactively mapping out alternative routes and oil suppliers due to growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia—particularly the possibility of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is working with stakeholders to ensure that disruptions …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Iran-Israel conflict escalation raises concerns over potential disruptions to global oil and LNG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. source:wordpress About the Impact on Oil and LNG Prices: If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, oil and LNG prices are expected to surge, impacting countries like India that rely heavily on …
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