- Iran vows continuity in Hormuz strategy; 18 Indian vessels and 485 crew remain secure amid rising tensions
Punjab Newsline | New Delhi
Iran has officially confirmed the death of Alireza Tangsiri, the chief of the naval wing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Tangsiri reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike last week.
Tangsiri was actively engaged in coastal defense
According to Iranian authorities, at the time of the attack. He was widely regarded as the key figure behind Iran’s strategic positioning in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global oil transit route where Iran has frequently exercised leverage through potential blockades.
Despite the loss, Iran has asserted that its military posture and strategic operations in the region will remain unchanged. Officials emphasized that the country’s maritime doctrine, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, will continue without disruption.
Notably, Israel’s Defense Minister had earlier claimed on March 26 that Tangsiri had been killed in an airstrike, a statement that has now been confirmed by Iranian sources.
Amid escalating tensions in the region, the Government of India has assured the safety of its maritime presence in the Persian Gulf. Currently, 18 Indian vessels with 485 crew members are operating in the area, all of whom are reported to be safe.
Two Indian LPG carriers are now en route to India
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways stated that no maritime incidents have been recorded in the past 24 hours and that the situation is under constant surveillance. Additionally, two Indian LPG carriers BW TYR and BW ELM have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to India.
In a further relief, eight Indian sailors have been safely repatriated over the last 24 hours, reflecting continued monitoring and response by Indian authorities amid the evolving geopolitical situation.