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Strait Of Hormuz

MJ Akbar said PM Modi’s meeting with Pezeshkian sent a powerful message on diplomacy, regional tensions and war alliances.

Sensex ended 539 points lower at 76,933, while Nifty settled 116 points lower at 24,090 in volatile trade on Thursday.

Why are Sensex and Nifty higher today? Indian equities opened in the green as falling crude prices supported market sentiment.

Sensex fell 172 points and Nifty declined 33 points as rising Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz concerns weighed on Indian markets.

President Trump criticised South Korea over its refusal to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and questioned military exercises involving North Korea.

President Trump said Iran wants a deal but rejects US terms as the 60-day negotiating period ended, while Tehran denied backchannel talks with Washington.

Sensex fell 71 points and Nifty declined 29 points on Friday as higher crude prices and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment.

President Trump signalled possible further US military action against Iran and claimed US control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed while the US naval blockade continues, linking any reopening to changes in current conditions.

Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat on Monday as investors remained cautious over Strait of Hormuz uncertainty and global market risks.