Indian Navy Issues Fresh Advisory To Indian Ships Operating In The Persian Gulf

The Indian Navy has issued a fresh advisory for all Indian vessels operating in the Persian Gulf, warning them to stay away from Larak Island and cross the waterway only under naval guidance.

The Larak Island is located at the narrowest part of the Hormuz and is a vital component of the Iranian oil infrastructure.

The waters around the island are heavily militarised and monitored 24/7 by the IRGC through radars and bunkers, making it a sensitive zone for shipping.

This comes after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) personnel fired upon 2 Indian ships on April 18, 2026.

The two ships, identified as Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, could not transit the waterway and had to turn back.

The Indian Navy is prioritising the safe passage of all Indian ships stuck in the region. Till now, 11 Indian vessels have crossed the Strait.

One among them was the oil tanker Desh Garima, which passed on the same day the firing occurred from the Iranian side.

The situation in the region is tense, and Reuters data indicated shipping movement through Hormuz was almost at a standstill on April 20, 2026.

Just an oil products tanker left the Gulf via the Hormuz, while an LPG tanker and a chemical tanker entered the Persian Gulf.