Indian Navy helps tanker Omega Trader navigate Strait of Hormuz

India Jul 08, 2026

With tensions high between the US and Iran, the Indian Navy helped the oil tanker Omega Trader, carrying 23 crew members, mostly Indians, safely navigate the risky Strait of Hormuz.
The ship is now on its way to Gujarat, after a string of recent attacks on merchant vessels in this crucial waterway.

Hormuz route vital amid US airstrikes

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global oil and gas shipments.
Recent US airstrikes against Iran, following attacks on shipping, have made things even more uncertain.
Any trouble here can quickly impact energy prices and supply chains around the world.