The Times of India

Straitcraft: How geography gives Iran leverage and could do the same for India

Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulted in a marked decline in oil flows, affecting the global economy and forcing the US to reconsider its stance. Concurrently, India is exploring ways to capitalize on its geographical advantages against China.