Published: Apr 02, 2026, 09:00 IST | Updated: Apr 02, 2026, 09:00 IST
Tensions in West Asia have pushed the strategic Strait of Hormuz into the spotlight, raising fears of a major global energy and trade disruption. Nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the narrow maritime corridor, making any military escalation in the region a serious threat to global energy markets.