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Iran War's Global Ripple Effect: International Order, Energy Markets Face Unprecedented Test

One of the most consequential dimensions of the conflict lies not on land but in the narrow waters connecting the Persian Gulf to the global economy. File Image/Reuters

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Firstpost•15-03-2026, 15:45

Iran War's Global Ripple Effect: International Order, Energy Markets Face Unprecedented Test

•The conflict, initially regional, has transformed into a global test of international order, impacting diplomacy and strategic positions worldwide.
•Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 1/5th of global oil, has sent oil prices soaring and threatens global energy markets and supply chains.
•Iran views the war as a defensive struggle rooted in its historical Islamic memory, emphasizing deterrence and "active resistance" alongside diplomacy.
•Despite a decisive military display, the US faces complexities in the volatile region, with its initial objective of regime change failing and forcing strategic recalibration.
•The crisis is causing fractures within the Western alliance and prompting major non-Western powers like China, India, and Russia to closely monitor and potentially mediate.

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