Indian Navy's Role: Ensuring Safe Passage for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Explained
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Indian Navy's Covert Ops: Guiding Ships Safely Through Strait of Hormuz
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News18•25-03-2026, 11:03
Indian Navy's Covert Ops: Guiding Ships Safely Through Strait of Hormuz
•Indian Navy not only escorts but also assists Indian ships in choosing safe routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
•Backchannel efforts and conversations with regional players are crucial to these operations.
•Indian Navy warships are not in the Persian Gulf or Strait of Hormuz, but provide constant support, including indicating 'Indian' status for identification.
•Hydrographic charts are vital, especially with reports of underwater mines near the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly deployed by Iran.
•The Navy provides food and water assistance to stranded merchant ships and has deployed multiple warships in the region.