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US Blockade of Iranian Ports

Source:  NDTV Subject:  International Relations  Context: Saudi Arabia is reportedly pressing the Trump administration to drop its naval blockade of Iranian ports, fearing that Tehran will retaliate by closing the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint. About US Blockade of Iranian Ports: What it is? The US blockade is a maximalist military and economic strategy implemented by the …

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Reshaping West Asia Geopolitics

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  NIE Context: The latest Israel-Iran conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping West Asia’s energy and geopolitical landscape, with major implications for global markets and India’s strategic interests. About Reshaping West Asia Geopolitics: What it is? A transformation in power dynamics, alliances, and energy politics in West Asia, …

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