As tensions explode in West Asia after US-Israel strikes on Iran, global oil routes are under threat. But why is India especially vulnerable?

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India on Monday said it hasn't engaged in bilateral talks with the US to ensure safe transit of merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
The remarks by the Ministry of External Affairs came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump calling on several countries to send warships to keep the strategically key shipping route open.
Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).
In a social media post, Trump hoped that China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK and other countries affected by Iran's attempted closure of the Strait of Hormuz, will send warships to the region to keep the shipping route "safe and open".
There has not been any concrete response by the leading countries.
In its reaction, China called on all sides to immediately stop military operations in West Asia to help k

India on Friday said it is currently examining the implications of the United States (US) revoking the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port.

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Amid the raging conflict in West Asia, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said "we are ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course", and asserted that Tel Aviv has consulted "diplomatic channels" in the last few days, including its partners the US and countries in the region.
Asked about Israel's plans as the conflict entered its 17th day on Monday, Azar told reporters, "I don't think a full-fledged terrestrial invasion is on the cards."
He also said that through the military action, "we've managed to degrade Iran's launching capabilities" to a large extent.
"We are still hunting launchers... And the remainders of other military capabilities," the envoy said.
"Right now, we are controlling the skies of Iran," Azar told reporters, adding, "They (Iran) are in dire straits."
The West Asia conflict began on February 28 when the US-Israel combine conducted airstrikes on Iran.
In retaliation, Iran attacked the Gulf countries hosting American military bases and cho

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