Indian Navy Deploys Warships to Protect Vessels After IRGC Firing Incident in Strait of Hormuz
Indian Navy has deployed half a dozen warships near the Strait of Hormuz to protect India-bound cargo vessels after Iran's IRGC fired upon two Indian ships on April 18. All Indian-flagged vessels have been advised to stay clear of Larak Island, a strategic Iranian military hub. Eight crude tankers carrying 13.13 million barrels of Gulf crude, along with LPG and LNG tankers, remain stranded in the region. India is in diplomatic talks with Iran to ensure safe passage.