NDTV reports from Dubai, UAE that Captain Pradeep Singh, a shipping businessman, explained the global impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. He highlighted that the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passage, has faced major disruptions, with vessels unable to transit due to war risks and insurance constraints. About 30–40% of the world’s oil flows through this narrow route, and delays are expected to drastically affect oil-importing nations like India. Singh warned that prolonged disruption could double oil prices, trigger inflation, and slow down economies globally, making this conflict a “global war” rather than a regional one.