Published: Mar 20, 2026, 18:00 IST | Updated: Mar 20, 2026, 18:00 IST
Amid the escalating Iran war, global energy supply chains are facing fresh disruption as China-bound vessels carrying Russian oil are being rerouted mid-voyage. Ship-tracking data suggests several tankers have altered routes due to rising security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, where attacks on shipping and restricted access have heightened uncertainty.