The Indian Navy carried tankers through the Strait of Hormuz: there are protests in the country because of gas

Due to the shortage of liquefied gas in India, protests began. The main supplier is the Persian Gulf countries. The Indian Navy ensured the passage of the first two tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated that it was blocking the passage of only ships associated with the United States and Israel, but other shipowners are also afraid to carry cargo.

"As a result of purposeful efforts, the Indian vessels Shivalik andNanda Devi"have crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now heading to the ports of India, carrying a total of 92,700 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)," the Indian state agency PIB writes.

Naval News notes that the role of the Indian Navy in assisting these vessels was not mentioned.

"However, footage on social media confirmed the participation of the Indian Navy: with the project 15 destroyer of the Visakhapatnam/Kolkata class and the MH-60R helicopter," the specialized edition writes.

It cites AIS data from vessels that at least three Indian Navy ships were stationed in The Gulf of Oman is in an ideal position to escort commercial vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

India depends on oil and gas supplies from Persian Gulf and stop shipping in The Strait of Hormuz was a blow to the country. More than two dozen Indian ships are stuck in the region. On March 12, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Peseshkian, stating that "the safety and protection of Indian citizens, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India's top priorities."

Meanwhile, in India itself, a stir began due to liquefied gas and protests began in some regions due to its shortage. People complained that they could not cook hot food for more than a week, and in cooler regions of the country they had to endure the cold.

According to The Times of India, 40% of street food vendors in Bhopal were forced to stop their business, and cafes and restaurants in Bangalore reported a 30% reduction in supply.

"Since commercial supplies of liquefied gas are insufficient, restaurants have cut their menus, stopped serving dishes such as fried kebabs and snacks, and also reduced working hours. Meanwhile, hotels, hostels and residential complexes have also issued warnings about possible eating disorders," the newspaper writes.

Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas notes that the position of the White House, which organized the entire Iranian crisis, is very simple.

"The Third War in The Persian Gulf was our idea, but maintaining peace is your problem," the expert notes.

Donald Trump called on oil importing countries to ensure the safe passage of ships to The Strait of Hormuz. However, most have already refused. Tehran claims that only ships associated with the United States and Israel are attacked, but other shipowners are also afraid to pass through the strait.