Iran के मिसाइल और ड्रोन हमले Gulf States में ऊर्जा संकट को बढ़ाते हैं – Strait of Hormuz और Global Oil Prices पर प्रभाव — UPSC Current Affairs | March 10, 2026
Iran के मिसाइल और ड्रोन हमले Gulf States में ऊर्जा संकट को बढ़ाते हैं – Strait of Hormuz और Global Oil Prices पर प्रभाव
10 March 2026 को Iran ने Gulf Arab states पर मिसाइल और ड्रोन हमलों को तीव्र किया, जिससे रणनीतिक Strait of Hormuz बाधित हुआ और Brent crude की कीमत लगभग $120 प्रति बैरल तक पहुँच गई। यह वृद्धि, जिसमें IRGC, Hezbollah, और Iraq’s PMF शामिल हैं, भारत की ऊर्जा सुरक्षा और विदेश नीति विचारों के लिए भू‑राजनीतिक और आर्थिक महत्व को रेखांकित करती है।
Overview On 10 March 2026 , Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Gulf Arab states, intensifying pressure on the region’s energy infrastructure and the strategic Strait of Hormuz . Simultaneously, a pro‑Iranian militia in northern Iraq was hit by an airstrike that killed five militants. Key Developments (Bullet Points) Missile sirens sounded in Dubai (UAE) and Bahrain early morning. Saudi Arabia reported destroying two hostile drones over its eastern oil‑rich region. Kuwait’s National Guard intercepted six drones. Iran continued targeting energy infrastructure and merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz , halting tanker traffic. Brent crude spiked to ~$120 per barrel on 9 March, later settling around $90 on 10 March – a 24% rise since the conflict began on 28 February. U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the conflict as a “short‑term excursion,” while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned of a decisive response. Pro‑Iran militias, including the Popular Mobilisation Forces ’ 40th Brigade in Kirkuk, suffered an airstrike killing five militants. Important Facts Since the war’s inception, casualties reported include 1,230 deaths in Iran , 397 in Lebanon , 11 in Israel , and seven U.S. service members . Attacks on merchant ships near the <span class="key-term" data-definition="Strait o