Tactical map of Operation Sankalp (March 2026). The graphic delineates the red-hatched danger zone in the Strait of Hormuz and positions the Indian naval force on standby in the Gulf of Oman. A vertical blue demarcation line is set at the 59°E meridian, marking the sovereign escort limit where warships intercept LPG tankers for secure transit to India.
5/5 By leveraging "innocent passage" (#UNCLOS), New Delhi protects its flagged vessels while maintaining direct diplomatic channels with #Iran. The #IndianNavy asserts itself as a mature, autonomous security provider. 🏁🇮🇳
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