Indian Navy's Gulf of Oman Warship Deployment: Iran Conflict Link and Alert Mode Explained
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India deploys stealth warship INS Surat in Gulf of Oman amid Iran conflict, Navy on alert
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News18•03-03-2026, 20:53
India deploys stealth warship INS Surat in Gulf of Oman amid Iran conflict, Navy on alert
•Indian Navy deploys powerful stealth warship INS Surat in Gulf of Oman on high alert due to US-Israel-Iran conflict.
•Deployment aims to secure crucial maritime trade routes and prepare for potential evacuation of stranded Indians from Middle East.
•INS Surat is a guided missile destroyer with stealth capabilities, BrahMos missiles, and anti-submarine warfare systems.
•Indian Navy has a strong record of successful evacuations, including Operation Kaveri (Sudan), Operation Samudra Setu (COVID-19), and Operation Raahat (Yemen).
•Six Indian Navy warships are globally deployed under 'Mission Deployment' to protect 80% of India's energy trade via Strait of Hormuz and 90% of trade via Gulf of Aden.
