One Indian-flagged oil tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Gulf war while 27 others are still in the conflict-hit waters, the government confirmed on Friday. As the war rages on, three Indian sailors have lost their lives and one is still missing, the government said, adding that over 700 sailors are on board these ships.
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage linking the Persian Gulf with global markets, has become a focal point of concern for governments and shipping companies as tensions rise.
Rajesh K Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, said the government is maintaining constant oversight of Indian vessels operating in and around…