Indian Navy Escorts LPG Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War
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● Operation Sankalp
By SurajTimes India Desk · March 15, 2026 · India News
In a dramatic show of strength, the Indian Navy has deployed warships to actively escort India-bound cargo vessels — including critical LPG tankers — through the volatile Strait of Hormuz under Operation Sankalp. Two Indian LPG tankers have already successfully crossed the strait under naval escort this week, even as Iran-US tensions continue to rage around them.
⚓ Operation Sankalp — Key Facts
| Mission Name | Operation Sankalp |
| Area | Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea |
| Purpose | Safe passage for Indian cargo & LPG tankers |
| This Week | 2 LPG tankers escorted safely ✅ |
| Why It Matters | India imports 85%+ crude & LPG from Gulf |
Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters to Every Indian
The Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman — is the world’s most important oil chokepoint. Nearly 20% of global petroleum passes through this 33-km-wide passage every day. For India, which sources over 85% of its crude oil from the Gulf, any disruption here directly means higher petrol prices, LPG shortages, and inflation at home.
With Iran threatening to close the Strait as a war escalation measure, the Indian Navy’s deployment is not just defensive — it is India’s strategic statement that it will protect its energy lifelines regardless of the war’s trajectory. India has fast-tracked fertiliser imports as well to cushion the kharif season from any West Asia supply shock.
“The Indian Navy’s presence in the Persian Gulf sends a clear signal — India’s energy security is non-negotiable, and it will protect its vessels through any geopolitical storm.”
Sonam Wangchuk Released from Detention
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