Indian tanker crosses Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict

An Indian-flagged oil tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, becoming the 10th Indian vessel to do so since the US-Iran conflict began.

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 01:55 UTC

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The Indian-flagged oil tanker Desh Garima, operated by the Shipping Corporation of India, successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This marks the 10th Indian vessel to transit the strait since the start of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. The transit occurred amid heightened tensions, including Iran's reported closure of the strait to oil tankers and U.S. naval actions against Iranian ships. The successful passage highlights continued maritime activity in the region despite the standoff.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-01810cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 01:55 UTC · first reported 20 Apr