India’s Crude Oil Backup: Due to new military attacks between Iran and America, the fear of stopping the energy supply through the Strait of Hormuz has once again increased. However, India is now in a better position to deal with this crisis than before. Not we, but experts are saying this. Industry experts say that even if there is a disruption in supply this time due to the renewed war between the two countries, India’s position on energy supply is expected to be stronger than in the previous period.

According to the Business Standard report, a senior refinery official said, “Fuel prices will increase sharply if Hormuz is closed again.” The cost of fuel imports is also likely to increase in September and October. However, this time the situation is much better. The deal on supply of crude oil till August has already been finalized. Arrangements for LPG import have also been made. However, some problems may have to be faced in the case of LNG, but they can be handled.

India increased sources of energy supply

India is rapidly increasing its sources of energy supply. Compared to earlier 27 countries, now oil and gas is supplied to India from 41 countries. At present, India’s largest crude supplier is Russia. Apart from this, India also imports crude from America and West African countries. Earlier, up to 45% of oil and gas was imported into India through Hormuz. Now under the emergency strategy it has been reduced to 30%.

Santosh Kamath, managing director of Alvarez & Marsal, said, “In the long term, we need to further diversify our energy sources and strengthen domestic energy security through measures such as greater electrification of transport and increased use of biofuels. However, these measures will take time to meaningfully reduce dependence on fossil fuels.”

India has strong reserves

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that India has 60 days of stock of crude oil and 60 days of inventory backup of LNG to meet the domestic consumption needs to deal with any emergency. India also has 45 days advance LPG stock available. On top of this, the refineries in the country have also been upgraded a lot so that any grade of crude comes from any corner of the world, there is no problem in cleaning it.

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US-Iran Tension: US President Donald Trump has announced to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Trump has taken this step on the request of Pakistan a few hours before the end of the current ceasefire. He said that he is carrying forward the ceasefire until he receives a proposal from Iran. Due to this, the war has been averted for the time being and mediator Pakistan has got time to organize a new round of talks between America and Iran.

Donald Trump wrote in his social media post that we have understood that the government of Iran is seriously divided. Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and PM Shahbaz Sharif requested me to extend the ceasefire. We have been told not to attack Iran until their leaders and representatives unanimously come up with a resolution.

For now the threat of war is over

Donald Trump further wrote that at the request of Pakistan, I am extending the ceasefire until the proposal is presented by Iran and the discussions are completed, no matter what outcome they reach. I have instructed my army to continue the blockade and be prepared for all other matters.

With this announcement by Donald Trump, the danger of resumption of fighting has been averted for the time being. However, deep differences still remain between the two sides. Vice President JD Vance’s proposed visit to Pakistan to lead the US negotiating team has been postponed. America’s blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz also continues.

Pakistani PM said thanks

Pakistan’s PM Shahbaz Sharif has said that he wholeheartedly thanks President Donald Trump that he accepted Pakistan’s request to extend the ceasefire so that the ongoing diplomatic efforts can move forward. Pakistan will continue its best efforts to resolve this conflict through dialogue.

America and Israel started the war by attacking Iran on February 28, which lasted for about six weeks. Finally, on April 8, there was a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, America. Meanwhile, on April 11, talks between Iran and America took place in Pakistan but remained inconclusive. At present this ceasefire has been extended.

The US Navy’s complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important sea route, has intensified the sound of a global war. After the last attempt at peace between America and Iran in Islamabad failed, diplomacy has now been replaced by missiles. The spark of war on the route through which 20 percent of the world’s crude oil passes is not just a crisis in the Middle East, but it is a direct alarm of the Third World War.

Failure of peace talks and blockade

The peace talks held between America and Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026 ended without any concrete result. Immediately after this failure, US President Donald Trump issued a strict order for ‘Total Maritime Blockade’ on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy has surrounded this waterway, which is considered the lifeline of the global economy. This step has not only caused a direct attack on Iran’s economy, but has also created a threat of energy crisis and huge increase in oil prices in the whole world.

America’s isolated camp

Interestingly, unlike the previous Gulf Wars, this time America appears largely alone on the international stage. Major NATO ally countries like Germany, Italy and Spain have flatly refused to send their navies this time. These European countries fear that in case of war, their energy needs will not be met and inflation will go out of control. Currently only Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are having active military coordination with the US. Even in the United Nations, America could not get legal approval for this action due to the veto of Russia and China.

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Iran’s counterattack and nuclear threat

Iran has termed this blockade as ‘piracy’ and has made its ‘red line’ clear. Experts believe that if the economic pressure becomes unbearable, Iran can increase uranium enrichment to 90 percent by coming out of the terms of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). This step would be like directly inviting nuclear war. Additionally, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’, which includes Hezbollah, Houthi and Iraqi militias, is now fully active. They are preparing to target every American base present in the region, due to which the war can spread on many fronts.

The world is dividing into two poles

If this tension turns into a world war, the world will be clearly divided into two groups. The American camp may include countries like Britain, France, Japan, South Korea, Australia and Canada, which are committed to saving Western democracy and the old international order. On the other hand, forces like Russia, China and North Korea can stand behind Iran. These countries have been looking to challenge American supremacy for a long time. The position of Pakistan will also be important this time, which may be inclined towards its strategic partner China and neighboring Iran instead of America.

Cyber ​​warfare and digital pearl harbor

The threat of the Third World War is not limited to missiles and ships only. Defense experts are warning of ‘Digital Pearl Harbor’. Iran-backed cyber organizations have the ability to completely disrupt the banking systems, power grids and communication systems of Western countries. On one hand, ships are being stopped in the sea, on the other hand, an invisible war has started in the digital space. This hybrid warfare can destroy the social and economic stability of the entire world within minutes.

Sound of economic disaster

According to experts, it is proving very expensive for America to bear the cost of this long blockade, which could reach trillion dollars. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a long time, international trade routes will come to a complete halt. The countries of the Global South, which are already struggling with debt and inflation, will pay the biggest price for this war. This conflict is no longer just a fight between two countries, but it appears to be the initial stage of a global catastrophe, where every step is moving towards destruction.

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