India has launched a major maritime security mission, Operation Urja Suraksha, to safeguard its energy supplies amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
The Indian Navy has deployed more than five frontline warships near the Strait of Hormuz to escort and guide India-bound cargo vessels through the high-risk zone.
The operation focuses on protecting critical shipments such as LPG, LNG, and crude oil, which are vital for India’s energy security. Around 20 India-bound vessels have been stranded near the Strait due to the ongoing conflict.
Once ships exit the Iran-controlled choke point, Indian Navy destroyers and frigates take over, escorting them safely through the Gulf of Oman and into the Arabian Sea under a layered security arrangement.
The mission highlights India’s proactive approach to securing trade routes and ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential resources, as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors.
