Hormuz Strait disruption has triggered major economic and energy instability: Indian navy chief The Strait of Hormuz disruptions have caused severe economic impact and energy instability in the region, Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi said on Thursday amid the war in West Asia. Iran's strikes on its neighbours along with its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted the world's energy supplies with effects far beyond West Asia. The meeting is aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz - a vital shipping route in the Middle East. The embassy said the attacks could target "US citizens, businesses, universities, diplomatic facilities, energy infrastructure, hotels, airports, and other locations perceived to be associated with the United States, as well as Iraqi institutions and civilian targets". Iran has been cementing its chokehold the Strait of Hormuz in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, the world's most important artery for oil shipments.

Source: The Telegraph April 02, 2026 07:19 UTC