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India to Iran: No permission needed — Navy deploys 7 warships to protect vital oil routes
India has drawn a firm line against Iran’s pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi made its position clear: the strait is an international waterway under UNCLOS rules. No permits, no crew disclosures, no “protection fees” for Indian vessels.
The Indian Navy has launched Operation “Urja Suraksha,” deploying seven frontline warships, including destroyers, across the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
The mission is straightforward: escort Indian oil and LNG shipments safely through high-risk waters.
No posturing, no hesitation—just strategic autonomy backed by force. India is placing its navy exactly where its energy security is at stake.