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.