Escalating US-Iran tensions, including strikes and retaliation, have reignited concerns over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow passage, crucial for global oil trade, faces potential disruption, threatening to send crude prices soaring. India, heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil, could face significant economic impact if the strait is closed.
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