Strait of Hormuz on edge due to Iran-Israel war? Iran’s leverage is a cautious tale for India

Synopsis Escalating Israel-Iran conflict pushes Middle East towards renewed confrontation, impacting global energy supplies. India faces a critical challenge due to its energy dependence on the region and the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route. Decades of shadow war between Israel and Iran, involving proxies and clandestine attacks by land, sea, air and cyberspace, is once again out in the open as the two adversaries are now engaged in a tit-for-tat conflict. The two countries have engaged in war in recent times and on Feb 28, Israel, with the help of the United States, launched a pre-emptive…