7 Indian Naval Ships Deployed Near Persian Gulf To Escort Indian Vessels From The Region

The Indian Navy is taking measures to safely escort Indian-linked vessels from the Persian Gulf.

7 naval ships have been deployed near the Persian Gulf. Presently, there are 14 Indian ships in the region waiting to get clearance to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

The navy is constantly in touch with the ships and their crew and has advised them to move only after getting confirmation from Iran.

India has also issued a new advisory to all Indian vessels in the region after Iran’s IRGC personnel fired at two Indian ships last week, forcing them to turn back.

The warning urges ships to steer clear of Larak Island, a heavily militarised zone, which is an important part of Iran’s oil infrastructure.

It lies south of Hormuz Island in the 33-km-wide Strait of Hormuz. Given its strategic importance, the island and its surrounding waters are always monitored by the IRGC through radar systems and bunkers.

Several Iranian Bases operate there as well, which can deploy smaller, faster boats to target approaching ships.

Though tensions continue to rise, 11 Indian ships have successfully crossed the Strait till now.

One such vessel, named the Desh Garima, is being escorted by the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea and is expected to arrive in Mumbai on April 22, 2026.

The route between Hormuz and Larak Island is being treated as a safe shipping corridor, while the one further south, which is closer to Oman, is being avoided due to mine-related risks.

Now that Indian ships have been advised not to pass near the Larak Island, the passage of an indian vessel via Hormuz remains uncertain unless it gets clearance to go ahead.