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US Strikes Iran Near Strait of Hormuz — Here's Why India Should Watch Oil Prices Closely
Yahoo! Finance·Wednesday, 10 June 2026
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran late Tuesday, calling them 'self-defense strikes' after an American combat helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz. US stock futures for the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all declined on the news. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.
Why It Matters
India imports a large share of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz, so any disruption there could push fuel prices higher for Indian consumers and businesses.
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