"LPG-carrying ships Shivalik and Nanda Devi crossed the strait Saturday, marking a breakthrough in diplomatic talks between Iran and India. Both ships were escorted by the Indian Navy under 'Operation Sankalp,' launched to ensure the safety of Indian vessels in the Gulf. The world 'Sankalp' roughly translates to vow or determination."
"After the US-Israel war with Iran broke out on February 28, transit through the key route dropped by up to 90% in the following days. On March 2, Iran said the strait was closed and that it would attack any ships that attempted to pass through. It has since also said the strait was open to all except the US and its allies."
"India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, quickly enforced emergency directives to manage the impending fuel crisis while also engaging with Tehran to negotiate safe passage for Indian-flagged ships."
The merchant vessel Nanda Devi, carrying liquified petroleum gas, crossed the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Kandla Port in Gujarat, India. This crossing represents a significant diplomatic achievement between Iran and India. The ship was escorted by the Indian Navy under Operation Sankalp, designed to protect Indian vessels in the Gulf region. Following US-Israel military actions against Iran on February 28, transit through the strait declined by 90%, with Iran initially declaring the route closed. India, the world's second-largest LPG importer, negotiated safe passage for its vessels while managing potential fuel shortages. A second Indian tanker, Jag Laadki, also reached Gujarat ports safely after narrowly avoiding an attack on UAE's Fujairah port.
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