Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:29pm on 13 Mar 2026,Friday India Global
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)
