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Strait of Hormuz UPSC

U.S. INITIATES NAVAL BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The 2026 U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has crippled global energy supplies, doubling oil prices. For India, this flashpoint triggers severe macroeconomic stress, forcing a heavy reliance on strategic reserves and a pivot toward non-Gulf energy sources.

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ISLAMABAD ACCORD: US-IRAN DE-ESCALATION FRAMEWORK

The Islamabad Accord (2026) is a proposed ceasefire mediated by Pakistan to end US-Iran hostilities. It aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through a two-tier plan involving an immediate truce followed by permanent treaty negotiations in Islamabad.

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OPERATION URJA SURAKSHA: SECURING INDIA’S ENERGY AMIDST WEST ASIAN CRISIS

Operation Urja Suraksha is the Indian Navy’s 2026 strategic response to the Iran-Israel conflict. By escorting merchant tankers through the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the Navy ensures uninterrupted energy imports and protects India’s national maritime and economic security. 

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