ADVERTISEMENTHundreds of tankers and cargo ships have been waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have killed three Indian crew members and left another missing. India is the world’s third-largest supplier of seafarers, with more than 300,000 sailors working across global shipping fleets, according to government data. "One hobby these days is identifying planes, jets or drones we can spot from the ship. Iran on Friday allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas carriers to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has also confirmed safe passage for Indian vessels.

Source: The Telegraph March 14, 2026 10:26 UTC