Indian Navy deploys three ships to escort tankers through Gulf
Three warships of India's navy have discreetly positioned themselves in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz under Operation Sankalp specifically to protect commercial vessels carrying vital cargo from potential threats by Iranian forces or regional instability while international rhetoric remains focused on large military coalitions led by Washington, Israel, Iran.
Key Points
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1The Indian Navy has quietly stepped up operations under Operation Sankalp by deploying at least three ships to escort merchant vessels through strategic waterways like Hormuz.
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2Three specific warships, including INS Surat, have been tasked with protecting India-flagged cargo such as the Shivalik and Nanda Devi from Gulf of Oman transit routes.
Developments
Perspectives
While much of the international community remains focused on fiery rhetoric, India has taken a quieter approach by quietly positioning at least three Indian Navy warships in the Gulf of Oman to protect its commercial vessels.
— [Mar 17] Operation Sankalp steps up: Indian Navy quietly escorts tankers out of the Gulf — while Trump waits for allies (Firstpost)The Iranian government stated that it will target only enemy military ships and not civilian merchant traffic, distinguishing between hostile combatants and commercial cargo.
— [Mar 15] Hormuz crisis: Navy escorting India-bound ships as Iran says it will target only enemy vessels (Firstpost)India is deploying at least three Navy warships under Operation Sankalp to discreetly escort Indian commercial vessels through the volatile Strait of Hormuz and Gulf region rather than participating in US-led military coalitions or public rhetoric, resulting in successful crossings by tankers like Shivalik.
Amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by an US-Israel-Iran conflict, three Indian Navy vessels are providing escort services near Mumbai-bound oil tankers. Two specific cargo carriers successfully navigated through the strategically vital waterway after diplomatic efforts secured their safe passage despite ongoing threats from Iran and attacks on merchant ships elsewhere
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, Indian Navy ships have intensified surveillance and patrols under Operation Sankalp to protect critical trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz. This deployment aims to ensure safe passage for merchant vessels carrying vital cargo while deterring potential threats against India's shipping interests during this volatile period.