Tehran Explosion Amidst Iran-Russia Naval Drills in Oman Sea: A Global Chokehold?

• An explosion rocked Tehran as Iranian and Russian warships began joint exercises in the Sea of Oman and Northern Indian Ocean.
• The drills, hosted by the Iranian Navy in Bandar Abbas, are strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit point.
• The Strait of Hormuz handles 20-30% of global oil, and its closure by Iran could halt the world economy.
• Russia's presence challenges US dominance in the Northern Indian Ocean, where the US Navy's Fifth Fleet is deployed.
• Experts suggest Russia could provide intelligence, act as a 'human shield' against US attacks, and supply logistics to Iran in a conflict.