
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the Strait of Hormuz has seen severe disruptions to global shipping following recent conflicts involving Iran, two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, successfully transited the strategic waterway carrying nearly 93,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas. These vessels passed through under the protective escort of Indian Navy warships as part of Operation Sankalp, ensuring safe passage amid a blockade that has halted or endangered tankers from many other nations. This achievement highlights India's effective diplomatic engagements, which secured rare exemptions from Iran for its energy imports, allowing the ships to navigate the chokepoint without incident while much of the world's maritime traffic remains stalled or rerouted at great cost. The Indian Navy's vigilant monitoring and direct escorts have safeguarded these critical shipments, preventing potential shortages in domestic supplies. Around the world, countries and observers express awe and amazement at how smoothly India is managing its diplomacy during these chaotic times. While major powers struggle to organize multinational coalitions or face outright restrictions, India's independent approach—balancing relations across conflicting sides—has enabled uninterrupted energy flows, earning praise for its strategic foresight and ability to protect national interests amid global uncertainty. The internet and international commentary celebrate this as a standout example of deft maneuvering in turbulent geopolitics. @thetrid.ent
This post was published on 15th March, 2026 by Himanshi on her Instagram handle "@thetrid.ent (The TridEnt)". Himanshi has total 57.3K followers on Instagram and has a total of 932 post.This post has received 11.9K Likes which are lower than the average likes that Himanshi gets. Himanshi receives an average engagement rate of 34.92% per post on Instagram. This post has received 168 comments which are lower than the average comments that Himanshi gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.