Strait Of Hormuz Crisis: India Emerges Among Top Countries For Vessel Crossings With 8 Ships

Indian vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's control help maintain energy supplies, with implications for oil markets, shipping routes, and regional security. The situation includes parliamentary management plans and ongoing naval presence to safeguard trade.

Eight Indian vessels, including LPG tanker Green Sanvi, have now crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz, even as Iran keeps tight control on the passage. Tehran is allowing traffic from what it calls “friendly nations”, so energy shipments for India are still moving despite the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz handles almost one-fifth of global oil and gas trade, so any blockage unsettles markets worldwide. The conflict and strikes by the United States and Israel have left the corridor mostly closed for many countries, raising concern over supply security and price spikes.

Strait of Hormuz, Indian vessels and Iran war: key crossings so far

India now has one of the highest tallies of ships passing through the contested Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. Tanker Green Sanvi crossed the chokepoint earlier on 4 April and is sailing towards India, while two more ships, Green Asha and Jag Vikram, are expected to reach Indian ports in the coming days.

Before Green Sanvi, several other Indian-linked vessels used the same narrow channel, even as it stayed largely restricted for others. These ships include Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Laadki, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Tyr, and BW Elm. Their passage has helped maintain fuel supplies for households and industries in India.

Strait of Hormuz, Indian vessels and Iran war: rules, control and markets

Iran initially moved to block the Strait of Hormuz after the joint US-Israeli strikes began, yet officials stressed that “friendly nations” such as India, Russia, China, and Pakistan would still get access. This selective opening has allowed some energy flows to continue, while many Western-linked ships remain unable to cross.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has insisted the waterway is under its “full and decisive control”, rejecting calls from US President Donald Trump to reopen the channel broadly. At the same time, Iran’s Parliament has cleared a new management plan for the strait, setting out tolls and fresh limits on who can use it.

The plan blocks vessels from the United States and Israel and extends restrictions to ships from countries that have imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran. Lawmakers also highlight Tehran’s sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz and propose working with Oman on a joint legal framework to supervise and regulate commercial traffic.

More than 15 Indian-flagged vessels, carrying about 485 Indian seafarers, are still present in the Gulf region while the conflict shows no sign of ending soon. The Ministry of External Affairs has said the Indian Navy has maintained a long-term presence in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea to keep shipping routes secure for Indian and foreign vessels.

The turmoil around the Strait of Hormuz has left global traders on edge, with oil prices swinging and stock markets reacting to each signal about the Iran war. For India, the eight successful crossings have offered some relief, as they support energy security and keep essential supplies moving for consumers and businesses.