Urja Suraksha to Ensure Safety of Indian Ships in Strait of Hormuz

The Indian Navy is coordinating with forces in the Persian Gulf to ensure safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. 

Under Operation “Urja Suraksha” (Energy Security), the Navy has deployed four to five warships in the region to escort Indian merchant vessels, particularly those carrying critical energy supplies, as they transit the Strait of Hormuz.

According



to government sources, naval units guide Indian-flagged ships on navigation through the strait and coordinate with other forces in the region to prevent them from being targeted. 

The sources did not specify the forces involved. Indian naval warships are currently operating in and around the Gulf of Oman. 

Officials indicated that India is unlikely to join any US-led naval coalition aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz.