Trump’s blockade, oil shock, toll: Key questions answered on renewed Iran war

Summary

The tensions in the Middle East have spiralled with the US and Iran exchanging a fresh round of strikes for the third consecutive night. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain and two tankers linked to the United Arab Emirates on the Strait of Hormuz with drones and missiles, killing one Indian mariner and injuring eight others. In the latest round of escalation, an Indian sailor was killed in an Iranian missile strike on a UAE-linked tanker on Hormuz, taking the total number of casualties to at least 18. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...