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GCC CONTEXT
Maritime security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters have historically created volatility in Gulf energy markets due to the waterway's critical role in global oil transit—approximately one-third of seaborne traded crude passes through the strait. Tanker attacks and crew incidents typically correlate with fluctuations in regional risk premiums, shipping insurance costs, and crude price spreads, reflecting the GCC's structural exposure as a net energy exporter dependent on unobstructed maritime trade routes. India's involvement as a flag state adds diplomatic complexity to Gulf security dynamics, given the substantial Indian labor presence in regional maritime and energy sectors.
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