Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy Warships Escort Strategic Energy Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
Operation Sankalp: Indian Navy Warships Escort Strategic Energy Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz NEW DELHI/GULF OF OMAN – In a major strategic breakthrough for India’s energy security, the Indian Navy has successfully escorted a convoy of critical energy tankers through the volatile Strait of Hormuz . This operation, carried out under the ambit of Operation Sankalp , marks the first successful transit of India-bound LPG and oil shipments since regional tensions escalated earlier this month. The successful passage of these vessels follows high-level diplomatic outreach by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to the Iranian leadership, ensuring a "case-by-case" safe passage for Indian-flagged merchant ships. The Mission: Guarding the "Lifeline" On March 14, 2026, two Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs)—the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi —successfully exited the narrow 33 km-wide maritime corridor. These tankers, owned by the Shipping C...