Iran Locks Hormuz Strait for US-Israel—Treasure Opens for India!
New Delhi, March 5, 2026
Amid raging Middle East war and US-Israel joint strikes, Iran dropped economic bombshell: IRGC declared Strait of Hormuz fully closed to Western nations. Major relief for India—passage remains open.
Thursday state broadcaster edict: US/Israel/Europe/allies banned; violators destroyed. Iran explicitly exempted India & China—Indian tankers sail freely, oil supply secured.
20% global seaborne oil trade squeezes through sole Persian Gulf exit. US strikes spiked prices; India’s waiver proves energy security lifeline.
Experts call first full commercial ban ever (1980s Iran-Iraq war kept open). Hundreds tankers anchor Dubai/Kuwait coasts; IRGC navy patrols aggressively.