A tentative ceasefire between the US and Iran has raised hopes of reopening the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, but uncertainty continues to cloud the movement of more than 800 vessels stranded across the Persian Gulf. The breakthrough agreement, announced just ahead of a US-imposed
Rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States are beginning to ripple through global energy and financial markets, creating potential economic challenges for India. Although India is not directly involved in the conflict, its heavy dependence on imported energy, extensive trade links with the Gulf region, and integration with global capital













