27 Indian-flagged ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, one starts moving: Government official
Stranded ships pose a risk to Indian citizens and national security.
Great Eastern Shipping Company's oil tanker, Jag Prakash, has begun moving after being stranded in the Persian Gulf-Gulf of Oman region since the start of the Iran-Israel war. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the government stated that it was premature to expect Iranian approval for Indian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The Directorate General of Shipping is working to ensure the safety of 23,000 Indian nationals working in the Persian Gulf region and has issued an advisory urging responsible communication to prevent misinformation and anxiety among seafarers and their families.
13 MAR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
27 Indian-flagged ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, one starts moving: Government official
— South China Morning Post
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— The Hindu
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