New Delhi: Amid West Asian conflicts, indian navy Defense establishment sources confirmed that India has “deployed more than five frontline warships on a mission called Operation Urja Surakshah” to ensure the safe movement of India-bound cargo ships after they leave the Iranian-controlled chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz. toy.The operation focuses on ensuring the security of critical sea lanes and protecting vessels carrying essential supplies such as LPG, LNG and crude oil to India. Currently, 20 cargo ships bound for India are stranded near the strait due to conflicts.
A source from DG Shipping told reporters: “Once a cargo ship bound for India passes through the strait, naval warships in the Gulf of Oman will escort and guide the cargo ship away from the troubled area and towards the Arabian Sea.” toy.“Iran appears to be allowing some vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz subject to verification during transit within Iranian waters,” said Martin Kelly, senior risk analyst, consulting director at Gulf-based security firm EOS Risk Group.The navy remains in contact with India-bound cargo ships preparing to leave the Persian Gulf. Once a cargo ship moves out of the choke point with Iranian consent, Indian Navy destroyers and frigates take over, escorting them out of the danger zone through a layered security arrangement.This effort is supported by the Indian Navy’s increased presence in the Gulf of Oman, where sufficient warships are available for escort duties.
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According to media reports, U.S. intelligence agencies claim that Iran has deployed mines in and around the strait. These mines can cause serious damage and put sailing ships at risk. By guiding Indian-flagged vessels along carefully identified safe routes, the Navy helped the vessels’ crews, mostly Indians, chart a safe navigational path into the Arabian Sea.The mission has achieved a major success, with the LPG carriers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant safely passing through the strait under naval protection. The vessels, carrying a total of nearly 92,000 tons of LPG, are expected to arrive at Indian ports within days.
