Is Iran's Strategy in Strait of Hormuz a Chanakya-Inspired 'Divide and Conquer' Tactic?

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Is Iran's Strategy Chanakya's 'Policy of Division'?

ईरान, इजरायल और अमेरिका के बीच मचे कोहराम में 'चाणक्य नीति' की चर्चा. (एआई जेनरेटेड)

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News18•28-03-2026, 09:49

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Is Iran's Strategy Chanakya's 'Policy of Division'?

•West Asia faces escalating conflict as 'Operation Epic Fury' enters its second month, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
•Iran's actions, including missile attacks and the Strait closure, are compared to Acharya Chanakya's ancient diplomatic strategies.
•US President Trump postponed attacks for 10 days for peace talks, but missile strikes continue, causing over 2,000 casualties.
•Chanakya's 'Bhed Niti' (division) and 'Dand Niti' (punishment) are seen in US support for Iranian protests and Israeli strikes on IRGC leaders.
•Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting 20% of global oil, reflects Chanakya's economic warfare principle: "Wealth is the root of power."

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