US-Israel-Iran War Day 4 — Strait of Hormuz Closed, Oil Crisis Hits World, India on High Alert

Sh. Bidyut Bala | PrimeWorld Times

March 4, 2026



The US-Israel war against Iran has entered its fourth consecutive day today, with no signs of a ceasefire as the conflict continues to escalate dramatically across the entire Middle East region. The war is now threatening global energy supplies, international aviation, and the economies of dozens of nations including India.


Strait of Hormuz Closed — Global Oil Crisis

In the most alarming development of the conflict, Iran has announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical oil shipping lane. The Strait of Hormuz carries a massive portion of the world's oil and about 20% of the world's liquefied natural gas. (TV9 Bharatvarsh) The closure has sent global oil and gas prices surging, triggering fears of a major energy crisis across Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world.


US Military Operations — Day 4 Update

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed at a Pentagon briefing that a US submarine used a torpedo to sink an Iranian warship — the first time since 1945 that a US Navy submarine has sunk an enemy combatant ship. (Amar Ujala) The US military has destroyed 17 Iranian ships and severely degraded Iran's air defenses and missile systems.


Iran Retaliates — Gulf Nations Under Attack

Iran has responded with massive missile and drone attacks across the entire Gulf region. Iranian drones and missiles struck luxury hotels in Dubai and Bahrain, residential areas in Doha Qatar, military sites in Kuwait, and energy infrastructure across the Gulf. The US Embassy in Riyadh sustained minor material damage after being hit by two Iranian drones. (Google News) The US has now closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Lebanon.


Lebanon Under Fire

At least 50 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon in the past two days, with at least 335 wounded. (Business Standard) Israel has ordered residents in dozens of villages to evacuate in southern Lebanon as it continues its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah.


China Condemns Attacks

China has strongly condemned the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and attempts to provoke regime change completely unacceptable and urged an immediate ceasefire and return to talks.


Impact on India

The ongoing conflict has serious implications for India. India imports over 85% of its oil needs, much of which comes through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the strait has already triggered a sharp rise in oil prices, which could lead to higher petrol and diesel prices in India in the coming days. The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation and has asked Indian nationals in the Gulf region to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines.


What Happens Next?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the hardest hits on Iran are yet to come. President Trump has said the war could last four to five weeks. The United Nations Security Council has been convened for emergency sessions but no ceasefire agreement has been reached. The world watches anxiously as this conflict threatens to reshape the entire geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.


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