A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. File | Photo credit: Reuters
Hours after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the Strait of Hormuz was “fully open”, Indian ships stranded in the Persian Gulf began to leave and approach the strait.
The Hindu last month tracked Indian-flagged vessels and India-bound ships in the Persian Gulf. Most of these ships are critical to India’s energy needs and carry crude oil.
Published – 18 Apr 2026 02:24 IST
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