2 India-flagged ships carrying crude crosses Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged ships, Lila Vadinar and Maha Roos, have successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz carrying Kuwaiti crude oil, highlighting India's reliance on Middle Eastern oil amid escalating conflict in the region. This movement comes as seven other Indian ships with a combined crew of 149 seafarers await evacuation, reflecting the ongoing tensions and the risks faced by maritime operations. The government is likely to issue new advisories to warn seafarers and discourage charters to the volatile West Asia region, underscoring the broader implications for India's maritime and economic security.