New Delhi [India], June 25 : The Strait of Hormuz witnessed 31 vessel crossings within a 24-hour period on Tuesday, including oil tankers, containerships and commercial vessels, according to maritime tracking data and statements from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
The IRGC Navy said on Thursday that 31 vessels passed through the strategic waterway “in coordination with and under the protection” of its forces. The announcement came after the force reported that 26 vessels had crossed the strait in the previous 24 hours.
In a statement carried by the IRGC’s official news outlet Sepah News, the navy said it had worked to maintain a secure route for maritime traffic despite what it described as increased insecurity caused by US military activity in regional waters.
India watches Strait of Hormuz traffic closely
For India, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz remains a major concern as the route is crucial for the country’s energy supplies and international trade.
The latest verified traffic data showed 31 total vessel movements through the chokepoint, covering energy and commercial shipping crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the exact number of Indian ships was not disclosed. However, Indian authorities confirmed that 11 India-bound vessels had crossed the waterway since the June 17 US-Iran agreement, including three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers.
Although,The Disha, a Malta-flagged, Indian-operated Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carrier, made history in mid-2026 by becoming the first major Indian-affiliated vessel to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz following the resolution of West Asia maritime blockades.
However, 10 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the Persian Gulf region awaiting passage. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said,
“As of today, we have 10 Indian-flagged vessels that are still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, two have recently arrived there. Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India-bound vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz,”
He added,
“We hope that the remaining India-flagged vessels will also be able to cross the Strait of Hormuz soon.”
Indian shipping and energy stakeholders continue to monitor the situation because a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could affect crude oil supplies, freight costs and trade routes linked to India.
Shipping activity continues
Marine tracking reports indicated that west-to-east movements dominated traffic on June 23, with vessels following a mix of Iranian, Omani and international maritime route patterns.
Although, the waterway remains active with the shipping companies appearing to operate cautiously due to uncertainty around regional security conditions and future developments.
Although, the United States has also imposed restrictions affecting vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports has added further pressure on maritime operations in the region.
As 20% of total trade happen via the Strait of Hormuz it is one of the world’s most important shipping chokepoints. Thus continued monitoring of vessel movement will be critical for countries like India that depend heavily on stable global energy routes.
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