Chatham House: Hormuz Conflict Spilling Into Indian Ocean

Chatham House analysis warns the Hormuz crisis is expanding beyond the Persian Gulf into the Indian Ocean, as rerouted shipping, naval force posturing, and potential proxy disruption extend the conflict's maritime footprint. The paper notes Indian and Chinese naval deployments to protect their energy interests and the growing risk of miscalculation in the Arabian Sea, where multiple naval forces now operate without established deconfliction protocols.