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Iran claims Strait of Hormuz ‘under its control’
Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit chokepoint, is under its control, one day after US President Donald Trump asserted that the United States had total command…
The Story in Brief
Iran has declared that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit chokepoint, is under its control, one day after US President Donald Trump asserted that the United States had total command of the waterway. NDTV reports that the Iranian statement appears to be a direct response to Trump's claim on his Truth Social platform.
The competing assertions raise tensions in a region already on edge. The strait, through which about 20 per cent of the world's oil passes, has been a frequent flashpoint between Tehran and Washington.
The Indian Opinion
Two superpowers bickering over who controls a narrow sea lane makes for good headlines but bad strategy. Neither side can fully 'control' a waterway that both navies can contest. The real story is the absence of any neutral voice, not UAE, not Oman, offering a de-escalation mechanism. The question Indian readers should ask: who will blink first when a tanker flying an Indian flag tries to cross? That moment will settle the hyperbole.
Source: ndtv.com
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