India Today Group’s Geeta Mohan reports from Tehran, the epicentre of the escalating West Asia conflict, decoding the global implications of the war and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning over a looming oil crisis. As tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensify, concerns are rising over disruptions to global crude supply and their impact on fuel prices, inflation, and economies worldwide, including India. Modi’s message urging fuel conservation, public transport use, and economic preparedness signals growing concern over the conflict’s long-term consequences. The report also explores how geopolitical tensions could reshape global energy security and India’s economic strategy.