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The strait’s strategic importance also touches global agriculture.

‘It’s not just oil’: US CEO warns Hormuz shutdown could choke sulfur, chip and fertilizer supply

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 8, 2026

Without sufficient sulfuric acid, mining companies face major constraints in processing copper and cobalt ores, two materials essential for electric vehicle batteries, electrical grids, transformers a...

In several Gulf countries, desalination provides up to 90 percent of daily water consumption, leaving cities with little buffer if plants are disabled or power supplies are disrupted.  

Oil to water: How the West Asia war turned asymmetric as Israel and Iran target critical infrastructure

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 8, 2026

Countries such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates obtain most of their drinking water from desalination plants located along their coastlines. These plants convert seawater into fres...

In an interview with Axios, Trump suggested that Washington should play a role in shaping Iran’s future political leadership.

‘Make Iran Great Again’: Trump rejects Iran deal; demands ‘unconditional surrender’

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 6, 2026

Trump’s remarks come nearly a week after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, triggering missile and drone retaliation from Tehran and widening the conflict ac...

The company said critical shipments such as food, medicines and other perishable goods would receive special attention despite the restrictions. 

Shipping crisis deepens: Maersk pauses key services, cargo bookings across West Asia

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 6, 2026

Maersk also warned of disruptions in air cargo operations after several countries in the region — including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran — temporarily suspended their airspace.

Affirming the capability of the UAE air force and air defence forces to address various threats, the ministry stressed its full readiness to counter any escalation.

US-Israel-Iran War: 3 killed, 58 injured as UAE intercepts 165 missiles, 541 drones since Feb 28

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 1, 2026

On the second morning of the assault alone, the armed forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, while eight missiles fell into the sea. During the same phase, two cruise missiles and 311 drones were des...

The drone was unveiled in late 2025, and the latest deployment marks its first operational use in combat. 

Inside LUCAS: The $35,000 US kamikaze drone now used in US-Israel-Iran war

by Subhankar Paul |Mar 1, 2026

At around $35,000 per unit, the system is far cheaper than many US precision munitions, potentially allowing the Pentagon to deploy hundreds or thousands of drones in a single campaign.

Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal is central to its deterrence posture against Israel and the wider region.

Iran's ballistic missile capabilities: What Tehran’s arsenal can really do against US-Israel strikes

by Subhankar Paul |Feb 28, 2026

In scale, Iran’s missile force is among the largest in the Middle East. Unlike some Gulf states that rely heavily on imported Western systems, Iran has focused on domestic production — partly out of n...

Iran currently produces around 3.3 to 3.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude — roughly 3% of global supply — along with about 1.3 million bpd of condensate and other liquids.

209 billion barrels: Iran’s oil muscle looms over global markets as conflict escalates

by Subhankar Paul |Feb 28, 2026

Sanctions have curbed its ability to sell freely, yet Iran continues to export an estimated 1.3 to 1.5 million bpd of crude, with the majority heading to China. In 2023, its net oil export revenues we...

As the conflict threatens to spill beyond direct military exchanges, all eyes are now on this 33-kilometre-wide corridor through which roughly a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil supply moves every day. 

Global supply lines at risk: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning sends shock through global trade

by Subhankar Paul |Feb 28, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz has long been viewed as one of the most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints in the world. Its geography gives Iran control over its northern coastline, while Oman sits to the south...

The US President further warned that future rulings could, he claimed, misinterpret constitutional provisions such as the 14th Amendment, continuing what he characterized as a pattern of decisions harmful to US interests.

'Gave me far more powers...': Trump slams SC ruling on tariffs, signals more aggressive trade moves

by Subhankar Paul |Feb 23, 2026

Trump also criticised what he described as inconsistencies in the court’s reasoning on licensing fees and tariffs, asserting that while certain fees were restricted, the judgment appeared to validate ...