Saudi Arabia Spent 45 Years Building an Escape Route From Hormuz. Yemen Just Shut That Too.
In 1981, as tankers burned in the Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War, Saudi Arabia’s oil planners made a quiet bet. They built a 1,200-kilometre pipeline…
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Two Chokepoints, One War: Why Trump Is Weighing a “Massive Attack” as Hormuz Diplomacy Collapses
Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal carried by Iraq’s prime minister, retaliated with drone strikes on American-linked sites in Bahrain and Jordan, and President…
Who Are the Houthis? How Yemen’s Rebels Became a Global Threat to Oil Markets and Red Sea Shipping
Key Takeaways From Local Insurgents to Regional Power: Once viewed as a marginal religious revival movement in northern Yemen, the Houthis have evolved into a…
The Hormuz Toll: How the Strait of Hormuz Affects Global Oil Trade
For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has quietly carried one of the world’s greatest strategic burdens. Around one-fifth of globally traded crude oil passes through…
Iran News: Trump Keeps Talks Alive as India Moves to Shield Economy From Strait of Hormuz Risks
Market is Watching Iran News as Fresh military exchanges, new U.S. sanctions and continued diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran have kept the Strait of…
Crude Oil Prices Surge: How the US-Iran Conflict Could Impact India’s Economy, Stock Market and Your Portfolio
Published: July 9, 2026 Updated: 8:00 AM IST Crude oil prices surged overnight after fresh military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled global…
Khamenei Funeral: What Iran’s Leadership Transition Means for West Asia and Global Diplomacy
Tehran, 04 July: Tehran has become the centre of global attention as Iran begins the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who…
US Iran War Escalates Again: Strait of Hormuz Remains Open as Markets Brace for Monday
The US Iran war has entered a new phase after fresh military exchanges over the weekend. While the Strait of Hormuz remains open, rising geopolitical…
Hormuz Toll Dispute Isn’t Over Yet: Will Iran Start Charging Ships When the 60-Day Deal Expires?
New Delhi: The Hormuz Toll Dispute took center stage as Tehran and Washington officials began a 60-day countdown to determine if commercial vessels must pay…
Iran-US Peace Deal Reopens Hormuz, Sending Oil Prices Lower; Why India Could Be One of the Biggest Winners
The announcement of a groundbreaking Iran-US Peace Deal has halted more than three months of intense conflict in the Gulf, paving the way for the…
Why Is America at War With Iran? The Hidden Global Cost of a Conflict Beyond the Middle East
Why Is America at War With Iran? This question is being asked not only in Washington policy circles but across global markets, from the gas…
Iran War and American Power: From Hormuz to Wall Street
Rising Treasury yields, resilient energy exports, and a shifting global balance suggest the Iran war most important battlefield may no longer be in the Middle…
Iran Strikes Kuwait and Bahrain as Conflict Spreads Across the Gulf
KUWAIT CITY / WASHINGTON, 03 June: Iran launched missile and drone strikes against targets in Kuwait and Bahrain on Wednesday, widening a conflict that has…
Why France Wants the UN Security Council to Discuss Israel’s Capture of Beaufort Castle
France’s push for a UN Security Council discussion is not really about a medieval fortress. It is about what Israel’s capture of Beaufort Castle may…
Iran Hormuz Toll Dispute Undercuts Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks
The Iran Hormuz toll dispute is emerging as one of the biggest obstacles in ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, widening disagreements that already include uranium enrichment, sanctions…
John Fetterman’s Chief of Staff Quits Amid Senator’s Shift on Iran
John Fetterman’s chief of staff quits as the senator’s hard‑line Iran stance and Trump ties spark party backlash.Fetterman is facing fresh scrutiny over his support…
Explainer: Why PM Modi is Urging ‘Work From Home’ Amid the May 2026 Middle East Crisis
The Middle East Oil Crisis Impact on India | By The Eastern Strategist Desk | Last Updated: May 11, 2026 Imagine turning on your kitchen…
India Condemns UAE Attacks, Flags Hormuz Risk as Global Flashpoint
New Delhi signals strategic concern as Gulf tensions threaten global energy arteries and economic stability India on Tuesday issued a strong condemnation of the recent…
Why CENTCOM is Pushing for Hypersonic Missiles to Break the Iran Blockade
U.S. Central Command has asked the Pentagon to deploy the Army’s experimental “Dark Eagle” hypersonic missiles to the Middle East. If approved, the deployment will…
Chokepoint: The Dual Blockade Paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz
Chokepoint: The Dual Blockade Paralyzing the Strait of Hormuz Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed by more than 95 percent since late…
Hormuz Aftershock: Why India May Rethink Its Role in Gulf Security
Two Indian-flagged vessels, Sanmar Herald and Jag Arnav, came under fire on April 18 while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, prompting India to…
The Hormuz Crisis Is No Longer Just a War Story. It Is Becoming a Cost-of-Living Shock
Hormuz crisis economic impact is no longer a niche policy subject or a faraway war file. It is becoming a cost story. The missiles grab…
Why China’s Hormuz Message Matters More Than It Seems: A Deeper Look at the Crisis
In this article Why China matters in the Hormuz crisis What Beijing is saying, and what it really means China’s sea strategy: power close to…
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade, Putting Global Oil Supply in the Crosshairs
Global Security | Energy Markets | Strategic Analysis Hormuz Under Pressure: Trump Escalates, Bolton Breaks Ranks, IMF Warns of Lasting Damage The big picture: After…
Russia-China Veto UN Draft; Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran
BREAKING: Russia & China Veto UN Resolution – The Eastern Strategist SUPER EXCLUSIVE Iran War Hub Breaking DAY 39: US-Israel vs. Iran Conflict Russia &…
Russia & China Veto UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz; Trump Threatens to “End Iranian Civilization Tonight”
BREAKING: Russia & China Veto UN Resolution – The Eastern Strategist SUPER EXCLUSIVE Iran War Hub Breaking DAY 39: US-Israel vs. Iran Conflict Russia &…
“A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”: Trump’s Iran Deadline, Tehran’s Reply, and Why India Is Watching Hormuz Hour by Hour
Middle East Crisis Donald Trump’s latest warning to Iran has turned the U.S.-Iran crisis into a deadline story with real consequences for oil, shipping and…
Israel Opens New Front in Iran War With Strike on South Pars Energy Nerve Centre
The Eastern Strategist | Middle East Israel Opens New Front in Iran War With Strike on South Pars Energy Nerve Centre The attack marks a…
Oil Surges as Iran Threatens U.S. Companies in West Asia
WEST ASIA CRISIS Oil Surges as Iran Threatens U.S. Companies in West Asia Tehran opens a new front in the war, pulling corporate infrastructure into…
Trump Warns Iran’s Energy Network Could Be Hit if Hormuz Talks Fail
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to widen U.S. pressure on Iran by targeting the country’s energy infrastructure if diplomacy fails to deliver.