India’s dominance in the Strait of Hormuz: 8 Indian ships crossed the world’s most dangerous sea route

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the ongoing fierce war and tension in West Asia, India has achieved a major diplomatic and strategic victory regarding its energy security. India has become the first country to cross the world’s most sensitive sea route, the Strait of Hormuz. According to recent reports, a total of 8 Indian tankers have safely transited this dangerous route so far, which is the highest compared to any other country. It is the result of India’s strong foreign policy and better coordination with Iran that India’s gas and oil supply continues uninterrupted even in the environment of war. Iran’s ‘friend’ India: Tricolor is in safe hands. Due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel-America, the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz is almost at a standstill, but the routes for India are open. Iran has kept India in the list of ‘preferred countries’ whose ships it is giving safe passage to. Iran’s embassy has given a clear message on social media that “Our Indian friends are in safe hands, there is no need to worry.” On the basis of this trust, giant tankers like Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Ladki and Green Sanwari are reaching Indian ports carrying millions of metric tonnes of LPG and crude oil. A close watch is being kept on 18 Indian ships and 485 sailors. Even though 8 ships have emerged safely, the government is still not showing any laxity. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, around 18 Indian-flagged ships and 485 sailors are currently present in the western Persian Gulf region. The movement of these ships is being tracked every second in collaboration with the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. Ministry’s Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal has confirmed that all Indian sailors are safe and all possible steps are being taken for their safety. India becomes number one by surpassing China and Russia. The data of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has increased India’s stature at the global level. While countries like China and Russia are also making bold moves with their ships, India has set an example by registering the highest number of successful transits (8 ships). This will not only help in keeping the prices of LPG and petrol stable in the domestic market, but also proves India’s ‘soft power’ and strategic reach on the global stage.