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US strikes Iran for 9th day; another American killed
Key takeaway
US strikes on Iran for ninth consecutive day raise risk of sustained oil supply disruption.
- Step 1US escalates military strikes on Iran, threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping.
- Step 2Brent crude spikes above $90/bbl as oil supply risk premium increases.
- Step 3Indian import costs rise, raising fuel and petrochemical input prices for SMEs.
- Step 4Indian SMEs in logistics, chemicals, and manufacturing face margin compression; those with hedging or alternative sourcing benefit.
Source: Economic Times Top Stories
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