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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 18:39 IST
Iran took control of the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Israeli attacks, which choked vital Middle East oil and gas flows and caused oil prices to spike.
The Strait of Hormuz remained paralysed on Thursday, disrupting global energy flows. (Reuters)
As the war between US-Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday, at least 37 Indian-flagged vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and shipping assets worth over Rs 100 billion are exposed to security risks, according to Indian shipowners.
The Indian National Shipowners Association (INSA) has written a letter to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, seeking urgent government intervention as the vessels are caught in a “blocked style closure", reported Khaleej Times. It said several tankers are loaded with crude oil or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) headed to Indian ports.
The association said about 85% of India’s LPG imports are through the strait and any disruption could create problems in India.
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March 05, 2026, 18:39 IST
News world US-Israel-Iran War: 37 Indian-Flagged Vessels Stranded In Strait Of Hormuz, Rs 100 Bn Assets At Risk
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