Vijay’s Welfare Push: ₹2,500 Cash, Free LPG & Gold For Brides — But The Numbers Raise Big Questions

The Strait of Hormuz was rocked by explosions and towering fires after Iran launched a major retaliatory operation against US naval forces following reported American strikes near Jask island. Satellite imagery and thermal detection systems reportedly captured multiple active fires near key shipping lanes, raising fears of burning vessels and a major maritime escalation in one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. Iran’s IRGC says it targeted American destroyers with ballistic anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, and explosive drones, while CENTCOM claims all threats were intercepted and Iranian launch sites destroyed. The confrontation has intensified fears of a wider US-Iran conflict and disruption to global energy supplies.