India warns ships to be careful as Iran blocks route
India has just told its ships to be extra careful after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz—a key route for global energy.
The warning comes after radio broadcasts attributed to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said, "no ship is allowed to pass," causing India's shipping authority to urge seafarers to stay alert and follow instructions issued by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Tehran.
India asks seafarers to remain vigilant
This closure is a big deal because about 20% of the world's energy—plus much of India's oil—moves through this strait.
With tanker traffic dropping by nearly half and about 170 containerships stuck, global trade is taking a hit.
The Indian government is also telling seafarers to remain vigilant and to follow instructions issued by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of India in Tehran, as tensions rise in the region and shipping delays could mean higher prices for everyone.