MEA says 11 Indian ships safely crossed Strait of Hormuz
India
Good news from the Ministry of External Affairs: 11 Indian ships have made it safely through the Strait of Hormuz, thanks to some solid diplomatic work with Iran.
There are still 13 Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf, and officials say they're working to bring them home soon.
MEA clarifies permission, nearly 3,000 repatriated
Addressing rumors about Iranian ships sneaking through Indian waters to dodge a US blockade, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal explained that ships in international waters don't need special permission; anything technical inside Indian waters is handled by the Ministry of Shipping.
On safety, Director Opesh Kumar Sharma reassured everyone that all Indian seafarers are safe (no incidents reported lately) and nearly 3,000 have been brought back home so far.