After Israel struck Iran’s key gas field, a rapid cycle of retaliation hit major Gulf energy hubs, prompting India to deploy naval ships to protect its trade routes.
The escalating US–Israel–Iran conflict and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are threatening global oil supply and could raise prices worldwide, including in India.
The war in the Middle East could directly affect India if the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, gets blocked, leading to fuel shortages and price hikes.