Indian Navy Escorts Merchant Ships Through Gulf Amid Rising Tensions Near Strait of Hormuz

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, on March 16, 2026. (Photo Credit: Reuters)

Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, the Indian Navy has stepped up efforts to secure vital maritime routes by escorting Indian-flagged merchant vessels through high-risk waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as concerns grow over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors. According […]