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  IMAGE...Suspected attack on 2 OIL TANKERS neat Strait of Hormoz strokes fear of QAR The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed as of May 2026 due to Iran’s blockade and the US naval counter-blockade, creating the most severe global energy crisis in decades. President Donald Trump has doubled down on sanctions, declared hostilities “terminated” to Congress, and insists Iran’s military is decimated, while rejecting Tehran’s peace proposals.     Current Situation in the Strait of Hormuz Closure since Feb 28, 2026 : Iran blocked shipping after US–Israel strikes, laying mines and boarding vessels. Dual blockade : Iran restricts passage, while the US Navy blockades Iranian ports. Traffic has dropped to 2–4% of normal levels . Casualties & damage : At least 17 merchant ships damaged , 12 seafarers killed or missing, and 20,000 mariners stranded.  Economic impact : Brent crude prices hover around $118–126 per barrel , fertilizer and helium markets disrupted, an...

How the US–Iran–Israel Conflict Could Affect India and Daily Life                     The rising tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran may seem far away from India. But in today’s connected world, global conflicts don’t stay local for long. From fuel prices to job markets, the impact can quietly reach your everyday life.

  Geopolitical analysis. The Expanding Storm: A Present-Day Analysis of the Iran War    (March 29, 2026) By INDIAN RAO for indianrao.blogspot.com As of March 29, 2026, the conflict that began just 29 days ago has fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. 

Title: Epic Fury vs. Roaring Lion: The Month That Reshaped the Middle East Today marks 28 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury . What began on February 28 with the shock of the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has now settled into a grueling war of attrition. As March 2026 ends, the world is holding its breath for April 6 —the new deadline set by President Trump for Iran to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.