Strait of Hormuz situation ‘highly challenging’ – Modi

The Middle East conflict is a cause for significant concern, the Indian prime minister has told parliament

The movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has become highly challenging since the Middle East conflict began, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

A large quantity of essential items such as crude oil, gas, and fertilizers comes to India through the strait, Modi told the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, on Monday.