Is there a twist in the plot?
Yes, this narrative is entirely true and captures the exact state of the current geopolitical crisis as we hit roughly Day 28 of the conflict (which escalated around late February 2026). The #GoodMorningIndia hashtag is frequently used by Indian defense analysis channels (like Gunners Shot with military experts) to cover daily updates on this war.
Here is the breakdown of what is happening at the Strait of Hormuz and the unexpected “twists” in the plot:
The Destination (Hormuz): The Strait of Hormuz is indeed the focal point of the war right now. Following US/Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military sites, transit activity through the strait has plummeted by 95%. Over 20,000 seafarers are stranded. The US recently bombed military targets on Kharg Island (Iran’s main oil terminal) but deliberately spared the oil infrastructure as a stark warning to Tehran to keep the strait open [1].
Twist #1 (The “Peace Twist”): Just as the world braced for a massive escalation that could wipe out Iran’s energy grid, US President Donald Trump announced a surprising 10-day pause on targeting energy infrastructure (until April 6). He claims “very productive” backchannel talks are underway, though Iran is publicly denying this [2].
Twist #2 (Iran is Profiting): While the strait is effectively closed to 95% of peacetime traffic, Iran has implemented a “selective closure.” They are blocking ships from “aggressor nations” but secretly allowing vessels from non-aligned countries (like China, India, and Pakistan) to pass safely. Because of this, Iran’s crude oil has strengthened against global benchmarks, and they are currently raking in a massive $139 million per day in oil revenue [3].
Twist #3 (The Houthi Backup): If the US does strike Kharg Island, Iran’s proxy—the Houthis—are on standby to aggressively blockade the Bab el-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, threatening a second massive chokehold on global shipping [4].
References:
[1] How some ships are still getting through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war drags on – Mar 27, 2026, cbc.ca
[2] The peace twist of US-Iran war, explained – Mar 24, 2026, livemint.com
[3] $139 million/day: How is Iran quietly profiting from Strait of Hormuz blockade while global oil choke amid war? – Mar 27, 2026, economictimes.indiatimes.com
[4] Bab el-Mandeb: Why this Suez-linked narrow route may become the next global chokepoint after Hormuz – Mar 26, 2026, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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