India weighs options to escort stuck ships out of choked Strait of Hormuz

All 36 Indian-flagged vessels currently in and around the strait and adjoining waters are safe and have sufficient provisions on board, an official said.

The government is considering options to escort Indian-flagged vessels out of the crisis-hit Strait of Hormuz region as tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s most critical oil routes, a senior maritime regulator said on Monday. The ships are complying with enhanced safety protocols, including more frequent reporting to authorities.

Iranian forces have threatened to attack tankers in the Strait of Hormuz (REUTERS/File)

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All 36 Indian-flagged vessels currently in and around the strait and adjoining waters are safe and have sufficient provisions on board,