Over 40 India-bound ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz standoff

Over 40 India-bound ships trapped in Strait of Hormuz standoff

New Delhi: Reports suggest that Iran and the United States will return to the negotiating table after weeks of stalemate to try to end the war that has affected ship transit in the Strait of Hormuz, with officials saying an early resolution to the conflict would come as a huge relief to more than 40 … Read more

One of the two ships seized by Iran near Hormuz was bound for Gujarat

One of the two ships seized by Iran near Hormuz was bound for Gujarat

NEW DELHI: Iran on Wednesday seized two ships, one of which was bound for Gujarat, amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Trump’s ongoing confrontation with Tehran.A tense incident ensued when Iranian forces opened fire on a ship trying to pass through the chokepoint on its way to India, forcing it to suddenly … Read more

Navy warships monitor ships bound for India in Strait of Hormuz

Navy warships monitor ships bound for India in Strait of Hormuz

As part of the ongoing Operation Sankalp, Indian Navy warships deployed in the Gulf are conducting continuous vigilance on cargo ships bound for India in the Strait of Hormuz.A source confirmed to TOI that “a warship deployed in the area (off the coast of Oman) is still monitoring the situation and keeping a close watch … Read more

Into Darkness on Shadow Voyage: How India-bound Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz

Into Darkness on Shadow Voyage: How India-bound Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: One of the first crude oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz has reached Mumbai port since the Iran-US conflict broke out.The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Shenlong Suezmax docked at Mumbai Port at 1 pm on Wednesday and at Jawahar Dweep at 6:06 pm, news agency ANI reported. The tanker loaded crude oil … Read more