While Tehran has frequently threatened to block the waterway in response to military pressure or sanctions, the prospect becomes far more plausible if the conflict with Israel explodes into a full-scale war.

Blasts rock Tehran and missiles slam into Tel Aviv as fighting between Iran and Israel continues for a fifth day.

Iran's hope for a deal with the US is keeping it from going 'nuclear' and destabilising energy markets, experts say

Tensions escalate as Israel strikes key Iranian oil and gas sites, including the South Pars field, a first in decades of conflict. This action follows earlier exchanges of attacks, resulting in casualties on both sides.

India is a net importer of crude oil, with over 40 percent of its supplies sourced from Middle East nations such as Iraq, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar. These countries export crude oil and LNG to India through the Strait of Hormuz route.

The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the south. It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, and then to the Arabian Sea.

On Sunday, Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks, killing and wounding civilians. Both militaries urged civilians on the opposing side to take precautions against further strikes.

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