India, April 5 --  The situation in the Middle East became extremely heated following President Trump's announcement of an ultimatum to Iran, which demanded the opening of the Strait of Hormuz within two days, failing which, military action would be taken. The Iranian response was immediate in its rejection of the threat, terming it 'risky' and pointing out that war could have repercussions for the entire region.

 What Triggered the Escalation

According to Al Jazeera, the warning from Washington came after disturbances in the shipping lanes of the Strait of Hormuz because the Hormuz is one of the vital oil lanes that supply almost 20% of the world's oil. This means that any disruption in this area could lead to an increase in ...