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The Power of Hormuz: Iran’s Toll Strategy Reshapes Global Oil, Trade, and Geopolitics

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The Power of Hormuz: Iran’s Toll Strategy Reshapes Global Oil, Trade, and Geopolitics

The Power of Hormuz: How Iran’s Toll Strategy Is Redefining Global Power By: Javid Amin | 24 April 2026 In geopolitics, control over geography often translates into control over destiny. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage that has once again become the epicenter of global tension. Iran’s reported move to begin collecting tolls from vessels transiting the strait marks a dramatic escalation—not just in its standoff with the United States, but in how power is exercised over global trade itself. This is…

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Iran Reopens Hormuz: Relief for Markets, But Tensions Still Linger

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Iran Reopens Hormuz: Relief for Markets, But Tensions Still Linger

Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Amid Lebanon Ceasefire; U.S. Blockade Still in Force By: Javid Amin | 17 April 2026 In a significant geopolitical shift, Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, offering temporary relief to global energy markets rattled by weeks of conflict. The move comes amid the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, underscoring how interconnected regional flashpoints have become. Yet, despite the reopening, the United States has made it clear: its naval blockade of Iranian ports remains firmly in place, keeping…

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IRGC Declares “No Trust” in US, Claims Uranium Seizure Attempt as Nuclear Tensions Escalate

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IRGC Declares “No Trust” in US, Claims Uranium Seizure Attempt as Nuclear Tensions Escalate

IRGC Warns “Finger on Trigger” as Iran Alleges US Uranium Seizure Plot, Raising Nuclear Stakes in Fragile Ceasefire By: Javid Amin | 09 April 2026 A Dangerous Shift Toward Nuclear Signaling The confrontation between Iran and the United States has entered a more volatile and dangerous phase—one that now carries explicit nuclear overtones. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a stark warning: it has “no trust” in Washington and its “finger remains on the trigger.” At the same time, Iranian officials have alleged that recent U.S. military activity…

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Two Indians Killed in Gulf Vessel Attack as UN Warns Hormuz Shutdown Could Raise Global Food Prices

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Two Indians Killed in Gulf Vessel Attack as UN Warns Hormuz Shutdown Could Raise Global Food Prices

Two Indians Killed in Gulf Vessel Attack as UN Warns Hormuz Crisis Could Trigger Global Food Price Surge By: Javid Amin | 11 March 2026 Maritime violence and geopolitical tensions raise alarm for global trade and energy security Tensions in West Asia have taken a deadly turn after merchant vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz came under attack, leaving two Indian nationals dead and another missing. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by seafarers navigating one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime corridors. The attack has triggered…

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Iran–US Conflict Begins to Affect India: Fuel Prices, Trade Routes and Student Safety in Focus

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Iran–US Conflict Begins to Affect India: Fuel Prices, Trade Routes and Student Safety in Focus

Iran–US War Impact on India: Fuel Prices, Flights, Markets and Security Risks Explained By Javid Amin | 10 March 2026 Global tensions ripple through India’s economy and security framework The escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States is beginning to send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, and India is already feeling the early impact. Within hours of the conflict intensifying, global oil markets reacted sharply. Crude oil prices surged past $120 per barrel, triggering fears of rising fuel prices in major import-dependent economies like India. For a country…

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‘Talking to Kings and Princesses’: MP Aga Ruhullah Slams PM Modi’s Gulf Outreach Amid Iran Crisis

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‘Talking to Kings and Princesses’: MP Aga Ruhullah Slams PM Modi’s Gulf Outreach Amid Iran Crisis

‘Talking to Kings and Princesses’: Aga Ruhullah Slams PM’s Gulf Diplomacy Amid Iran Crisis By: Javid Amin | 03 March 2026 Kashmir MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has launched a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Middle East outreach, accusing New Delhi of ignoring Iran at a critical moment following the reported assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US–Israel strike. His remarks — delivered amid protests and curfew-like restrictions in Jammu & Kashmir — reflect a deeper political and strategic debate about India’s evolving foreign policy priorities.…

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Israel–US–Iran Conflict Widens: Multi-Front War Expands Across Lebanon, Gulf & Tehran

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Israel–US–Iran Conflict Widens: Multi-Front War Expands Across Lebanon, Gulf & Tehran

Israel–US–Iran Conflict Escalates: Lebanon Front, Gulf Strikes, Strait of Hormuz Threat | March 2026 By: Javid Amin | 02 March 2026 Executive Brief: Where Things Stand As of the fourth day of open hostilities (conflict beginning February 28, 2026), the confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran has transformed from targeted strikes into a widening regional war. What began with joint Israeli–American operations against Iranian leadership and military infrastructure has now expanded into: Israeli ground maneuvers inside Lebanon Missile and drone exchanges across Gulf states Direct threats to global…

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Kashmir’s Warmest February Threatens Hydropower: Early Snowmelt Raises Energy Security Concerns

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Kashmir’s Warmest February Threatens Hydropower: Early Snowmelt Raises Energy Security Concerns

Kashmir’s Warmest February in a Decade: Hydropower at Risk as Early Snowmelt Disrupts Energy Flows By: Javid Amin | 20 February 2026 How Rising Winter Temperatures Could Reshape Jammu & Kashmir’s Electricity Security Kashmir’s warmest February in nearly a decade is not just a climate statistic — it is a structural warning for the region’s hydropower-dependent energy system. On February 20, Srinagar recorded 20.1°C — 9.7°C above normal — the highest February temperature since 2016. Across the Valley, maximum temperatures ran 9–11°C above seasonal averages. For a Himalayan region where…

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Dulhasti Stage-II Gets Green Signal Amid Indus Treaty Suspension: Power Project or Strategic Pivot on Chenab?

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Dulhasti Stage-II Gets Green Signal Amid Indus Treaty Suspension: Power Project or Strategic Pivot on Chenab?

Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project Approved: Chenab, Indus Treaty Suspension & Strategic Impact Explained By: Javid Amin | 27 December 2025 When Power Projects Become Policy Statements The Union government’s decision to grant environmental clearance to the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir’s Kishtwar district marks more than just another infrastructure approval. Coming at a time when India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, the clearance signals a decisive shift in how New Delhi approaches water, power, and national security in the…

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‘Winter Brings a Power Shock’: Kashmir’s Growing Energy Crisis

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'Winter Brings a Power Shock': Kashmir’s Growing Energy Crisis

Kashmir Winter Power Shock: Demand Surges to 1850 MW as Supply Collapses By: Javid Amin | 16 November 2025 A Valley in the Dark As winter tightens its grip on Kashmir, the valley is facing more than just freezing temperatures—residents are grappling with a worsening electricity crisis. Demand has spiked sharply to around 1,850 megawatts (MW), while supply has plunged, creating a widening chasm that leaves homes, hospitals, and businesses in prolonged darkness. Power cuts of up to 16 hours a day are now a hard reality in some areas,…

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