New Delhi, April 5 -- As the West Asia conflict reaches a critical flashpoint, former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir has cautioned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an energy crisis but a direct threat to the food security of millions.

His comments come as US President Donald Trump issued a final 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, warning that "all hell will rain down" if the strategic shipping lane is not reopened and a deal reached.

Speaking with ANI, Sudhir highlighted a more immediate humanitarian concern: the survival of the 10 million Indians living in the Gulf while global markets remain fixated on oil prices.

Currently, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has halted the primary maritime ro...