Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:55am on 16 Jul 2026,Thursday India
India has directed shipowners, ship managers and recruitment agencies not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, citing growing security risks linked to renewed US-Iran tensions. The advisory follows the deaths of 2 Indian sailors in separate attacks on commercial ships in the region. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) said recent attacks have significantly increased the danger to seafarers and asked vessel operators to closely monitor security updates. India has also lodged a strong protest with Iran over the incidents. (PC: X)
