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Uncertainty should not be mistaken for normality: an open Hormuz can still impose substantial economic costs

South Korea is reviewing options for contributing to efforts to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as US pressure mounts, while Iran has warned against foreign military involvement. Seoul says it is communicating with relevant countries to ensure free passage.

NATO remains central to European defence, but growing doubts about long-term US commitment are driving the search for additional security frameworks

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India, taking cumulative hikes to nearly Rs 7.5 per litre within two weeks, as rising crude oil prices, weaker rupee and global tensions pushed import and refining costs higher.

The Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity reflects growing concern that the Iran conflict is emerging as an economic threat capable of driving up inflation, fuel prices and household costs across India

The Iran war shows that power doesn’t guarantee victory—endurance does

Rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions in key maritime chokepoints expose India’s supply chain vulnerabilities

With key disputes over sanctions, nuclear policy and regional control unresolved, the prospects for a lasting agreement remain fragile

Global shocks, driven by inflation and supply chain disruptions, act as a ‘stealth tax’ on vulnerable groups, threatening gender equity

With thousands of lives already lost and the global economy hanging in the balance, the US, Israel, and Iran must give diplomacy a genuine chance to forge a workable middle ground

Iran’s Hormuz leverage globalises the conflict but risks isolation, economic fallout, and regional backlash, underscoring the need for maritime norms and renewed diplomacy

India needs a Digital Essential Commodities Misinformation Policy to enable real-time government–platform coordination, curb viral supply rumours, and prevent panic buying that disrupts markets and public trust

The Iran war has delivered no decisive winner — only a stark reminder of the limits of force, the resilience of states, and the power of perception in modern conflict

The conflict could test military limits and force countries like India to recalibrate their strategic choices

Often called Iran’s ‘forbidden island’, Kharg is not just a military objective but a strategic node capable of reshaping oil markets and geopolitics

A temporary US pause on Iran strikes fuels cautious hopes of de-escalation, but ongoing attacks, conflicting claims, and uncertain back-channel talks suggest it may be a tactical breather

US strategy to involve Kurds in a ground offensive against Iran may set the entire West Asia on fire

Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following the US–Israel conflict with Iran are rattling global energy markets, exposing Asia’s heavy dependence on Gulf oil

For India, preparedness and balance, not rhetoric, will shape resilience in the months ahead

The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation