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strikeMay 19, 2026
US-Iran war: From Russia to Middle East - how India is managing to secure its crude oil supplies amid disruptions
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Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure - the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February.
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- Smriti JainBy Smriti Jain
Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure - the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February. Several weeks later, India - an economy dependent on the world for 90% of its crude needs - has managed …
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