Mines, Missiles and Tankers: The Battle for the Strait of Hormuz | Vantage with Palki Sharma скачать в хорошем качестве

Mines, Missiles and Tankers: The Battle for the Strait of Hormuz | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are rising sharply. Iran is reportedly deploying naval mines in the narrow waterway — one of the most critical chokepoints for global energy supplies. Nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil moves through this strait. With the conflict escalating, commercial shipping has largely stopped. The United States says it has already destroyed several Iranian mine-laying vessels, but much of Tehran’s fleet remains operational. As the waterway turns into an active conflict zone, oil tankers are staying away. The disruption is already shaking global energy markets and raising fears of a prolonged supply shock. To stabilise markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is considering an emergency release of 300 to 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves — the largest such move in its history. However, analysts warn that this may only offset a fraction of the oil currently missing from global supply. With mines threatening shipping lanes and energy infrastructure coming under attack, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is fast becoming one of the most serious threats to global energy security in decades. --- Iran vs US | US vs Iran | Hormuz Strait | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #iranvsus #usvsiran #hormusstrait #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    / @firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Instagram:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on Facebook:   / firstpostin   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:   / firstpost   Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...