India confirmed 14 ships have safely exited the Strait of Hormuz while 14 remain in the Persian Gulf amid rising tensions. Iran has attacked multiple vessels, including India-bound ships, prompting diplomatic protests from New Delhi over maritime safety and regional instability
Iran’s Hormuz leverage globalises the conflict but risks isolation, economic fallout, and regional backlash, underscoring the need for maritime norms and renewed diplomacy
Amid rising tensions, Iran allowed ships from friendly nations, including India, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while restricting adversaries, asserting control over the crucial global oil transit route
Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The move helps ensure India’s crude supply despite ongoing tensions and attacks affecting maritime traffic
The Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain, marking its first leadership of the multinational task force focused on maritime training, security, and regional collaboration
The Indian Coast Guard has seized a Pakistani fishing boat and detained 11 crew members for operating illegally inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The detainees were handed over to Jakhau Marine Police as the ICG reiterated its commitment to maritime vigilance and security
Thirteen fishermen from Bangladesh drifted into Indian waters and reached the Srikakulam coast after their boat’s engine failed at sea. They survived mainly on water for days before being spotted by local fishermen. Authorities confirmed a violation of India’s EEZ laws
Amid escalating border tensions, the Indian Navy held a crucial meeting with the fishermen from Mumbai and advised them not to go for fishing in sensitive areas
The SITMEX exercises are conducted to enhance mutual inter-operability and imbibing best practices between the Indian Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
