An India-flagged fuel tanker, Jag Prakash oil tanker, has set sail from east of the Strait of Hormuz carrying gasoline from Oman to Tanzania, officials confirmed. The vessel departed the Gulf of Oman after days of disruption to maritime traffic caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Government officials said three other Indian-flagged ships remain stuck east of the strait with 76 Indian sailors onboard, while 24 vessels with 677 Indian crew members are stranded west in the Persian Gulf. The waterway, which carries about 20% of global oil shipments, has seen attacks on multiple commercial vessels since the conflict escalated. (PC: NDTV)

Two Indian nationals were killed and ten others injured in a drone strike at the Al Awahi Industrial Area in Sohar, Oman, officials confirmed. The incident marks the first Indian fatalities on land in West Asia since the United States–Iran conflict began on February 28. According to India’s External Affairs Ministry, five of the injured Indians have already been discharged from hospital, while the others remain under treatment but are out of danger. The drone strike targeted an industrial zone and also affected expatriate workers. Indian authorities are coordinating with local officials and companies to provide assistance to the victims and their families.

An Indian seafarer, Deonandan Prasad Singh, died after a drone attack on the oil tanker MT Safesea Vishnu near Khor Al Zubair Port close to Basra in Iraq. Singh, an Additional Chief Engineer and resident of Mumbai’s Kandivali East, sustained severe injuries during the strike and later succumbed to them. The vessel, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, was among two ships reportedly targeted in a drone attack claimed by Iran amid escalating regional tensions. Fifteen other Indian crew members were rescued. Authorities and maritime agencies are investigating the incident as concerns grow over seafarer safety in the conflict-hit Gulf waters. (PC: ABP)

Iran’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, signalled that Indian vessels could receive safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the envoy described India as a “friend” and highlighted shared regional interests between the two countries. He suggested that developments allowing safe transit for Indian ships through the crucial maritime route could emerge soon. The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital global energy corridor, carrying a significant portion of the world’s oil and gas shipments. Disruptions there are closely watched by energy markets and countries like India that depend heavily on imported crude.

India will repatriate 183 sailors from the Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan after the vessel docked in Kochi amid escalating regional tensions. The ship had earlier participated in the MILAN 2026 naval exercise and India’s International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. Iran requested docking permission for three vessels as the conflict intensified. While IRIS Lavan reached Kochi, another vessel docked in Sri Lanka and IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near the island nation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar described the docking as a humanitarian decision, with New Delhi maintaining diplomatic contact with Tehran. (PC: News18)

One India-flagged tanker has safely moved out of the conflict zone near the Strait of Hormuz and is heading toward Africa, while 27 other Indian vessels with more than 700 sailors remain in the region. Authorities confirmed that three Indian seafarers have been killed and one is missing amid the escalating Gulf conflict. The government said it is closely monitoring all Indian ships operating around the strategic waterway, which links the Persian Gulf to global energy markets. Officials also noted that thousands of Indian sailors work across vessels in the Gulf region, and coordination with shipping companies is ongoing to ensure their safety. (PC: India Today)

The Indian government has said reports claiming that Iran has allowed Indian ships to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz are premature and not officially confirmed. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken several times with his Iranian counterpart about the safety of shipping and India’s energy security, but no formal assurance has been announced yet. The clarification comes amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict, which has disrupted maritime traffic and triggered attacks on multiple vessels in the region. The government said discussions with Iran are continuing while closely monitoring the situation, as the waterway is critical for global oil supplies and India’s energy imports. (PC: AP)

An Indian sailor was killed after an Iranian underwater drone and explosive boat attack targeted the US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu near Basra. The strike reportedly came after the vessel ignored warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy amid escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. The explosion caused heavy damage and a fire onboard, while other crew members were rescued and taken to safety in Basra. The incident highlights growing threats to global shipping routes as the Iran–US–Israel conflict intensifies.

An India-bound crude oil tanker successfully crossed the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and reached Mumbai after briefly going “dark” to avoid detection during the Iran–Israel conflict. The Liberia-flagged Suezmax tanker Shenlong, carrying Saudi crude from Ras Tanura, switched off its AIS tracking system while navigating the high-risk waters. Maritime data showed its signals disappearing inside the strait before reappearing after passing the danger zone. The ship, captained by an Indian officer, later docked at Jawahar Dweep Terminal, highlighting growing risks to global shipping routes. (PC: X)

The war between Iran and Israel continues to intensify across West Asia, drawing in regional actors and disrupting global energy markets. The conflict began after joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites in late February 2026, triggering retaliatory missile and drone attacks from Iran and its allies. Fighting has spread to Lebanon, the Gulf, and key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies. Hezbollah rockets, Israeli airstrikes, and attacks on tankers have caused heavy casualties and displacement. Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, while world powers including Russia and the UN urge immediate de-escalation. (PC: ANI)