According to media reports, India has deployed more warships to the Middle East.
Bloomberg reported on March 19, citing sources.
India is sending more warships to the Middle East to escort its oil tankers.
"India is deploying more warships to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea to ensure safe passage for ships, while expecting Iran to allow more of its oil tankers to leave the Strait of Hormuz," the agency cited a source said.
According to sources from the agency, as a precautionary measure, India has deployed more than six warships, including supply ships, in the area.
These vessels will not enter the Strait of Hormuz but will be deployed in the eastern region of the strait.
Their purpose is to escort oil tankers until they reach the northern part of the Arabian Sea.
Due to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has almost come to a standstill, and insurance companies have begun to increase premiums and reassess coverage.
This is a key route for Gulf countries to supply oil and liquefied natural gas to the global market, accounting for about 20% of global oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas supplies.
Previously, Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fattahi, stated that Iran would provide a safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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