New Delhi: Two Indian flagged carriers have received clearance to depart the Persian Gulf as the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to intensify, according to government sources.
Officials said the vessels will be escorted by the Indian Navy after they cross the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the centre of the conflict. Sources indicated that Iran allowed Indian flagged tankers to pass through the waterway, facilitating their safe movement.
The developments come as hostilities involving Israel, Iran and the United States continue to escalate across the region. The conflict, which has now entered its second month, has heightened concerns about maritime security and global energy supply routes.
US President Donald Trump said American forces were intensifying military operations against Iran, claiming that Tehran’s leadership was under pressure to negotiate an end to the war. He stated that the United States was determined to eliminate what he described as a long standing threat from the Iranian regime.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it carried out strikes targeting nuclear related facilities in Iran, including a heavy water complex in Arak and a yellowcake production plant in Yazd Province. Iran’s atomic authority stated that the strikes did not cause casualties or radioactive contamination.
In response, Iran launched several waves of ballistic missiles towards Israeli territory. According to reports, one person was killed in Tel Aviv while two others were injured during the attacks.
The situation across West Asia remains volatile as military operations continue and global attention remains focused on the implications for regional security and international trade routes.
