Tensions in West Asia have escalated again.
According to reports, Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf after US airstrikes.Latest developmentsKuwait's defence ministry says Iran targeted three border posts and an offshore oil rigIran claimed control of the Strait of HormuzImpact on IndiaThe Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global crude trade.
The rising tension pushed crude prices higher, which can affect importer nations like India. The situation is sensitive and awaits official confirmation.