Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts Indian energy supplies, threatens migrant workers

Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which India sources approximately 50 percent of its crude oil and most of its liquified natural gas. The blockade has created a gas crisis affecting thousands of Indian migrant workers dependent on energy-reliant industries and services. This disruption threatens India's energy security and forces New Delhi to urgently diversify its energy sources away from Middle Eastern supplies. The crisis highlights how regional geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf directly impact energy markets and millions of workers across South Asia.