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Summary of Important News Items Editorials-286
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 23RD MARCH 2026.
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1. US–Iran escalation over Strait of Hormuz
The US issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants. Iran responded with warnings of retaliation targeting regional energy and water infrastructure. The logic reflects coercive diplomacy—using economic chokepoints and infrastructure threats to force compliance. The editorial perspective suggests that targeting civilian infrastructure marks a dangerous escalation beyond conventional military engagement. The gist is that this confrontation risks turning into a full-scale regional war, destabilising global energy markets and threatening international maritime security.
2. Energy warfare and global economic volatility
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