Iran's attacks on Gulf nations, as well as its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, have fueled growing concerns about a worldwide energy catastrophe. The sea passage that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea is a vital conduit for about 25% of the world's oil, and even more so for India, which receives 80% of its energy imports through it.
Amid rising tensions, India's naval warships stationed in the Gulf region as part of 'Operation Sankalp' keep a close eye on the situation and defend India-bound vessels passing through vital waterways. The latest naval warship, INS Surat, has been stationed in the Gulf of Oman.

According to officials, 22 India-bound vessels with a total of 611 seafarers have been stuck on the west side of the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran-Israel-US war began on February 28. Four more vessels are stranded on the east side of the passage.
The Indian Navy is also conducting anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, where three vessels are positioned. The Gulf of Aden is an important marine passage connecting the Suez Canal to the Red marine, allowing ships to reach India. Furthermore, the Indian Navy's warships are stationed in the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Maldives, and Seychelles.

Three India-bound vessels were escorted through the Strait of Hormuz.
Three Indian-flagged vessels recently slipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran had barred due to its war with the US and Israel.Shivalik - The India LPG carrier 'Shivalik' arrived in Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday, carrying approximately 40,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas. The gas was unloaded in Mundra, with the remaining 26,000 metric tonnes slated for Mangalore. The Indian-flagged vessel 'Jag Laadki', carrying around 81,000 tonnes of Murban crude oil from the UAE, is now securely en route to India. It had safely departed from Fujairah Single Point Mooring after the Fujairah oil facility had been targeted earlier while carrying crude oil.‘No Blanket Arrangement’
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently stated that India does not have a "blanket arrangement" with Iran for the transit of India-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz, and that all ship movements are taking place. According to the minister, negotiations between New Delhi and Tehran resulted in two Indian-flagged tankers transiting through the crucial shipping route.I'm currently speaking with them, and my efforts have achieved results. This is ongoing. If it produces results for me, I will undoubtedly continue to look into it," he told the Financial Times.