. NEW DELHI: Amid reports that Iran and the United States would be returning to negotiating table after weeks of deadlock to try and end the war, which has hit transit of ships through Strait of Hormuz, officials said an early resolution of conflict would come as a huge relief for more than 40 India-bound vessels and the large number of Indian crew members who have been stuck in Persian Gulf for over two months. These vessels are carrying LPG, LNG and crude, fertiliser and other cargo. Govt has said that 13 Indian-flagged ships are still in Persian Gulf. Several foreign-flagged vessels carrying India-bound cargo are also stranded to the west of Hormuz. Govt has drawn up for evacuation a list of 41 priority vessels — 18 are loaded with energy products, another 16 are carrying fertilisers and remaining seven have other items. There is a dire need to evacuate these ships for energy security and for meeting fertiliser requirements, which will go up for the sowing of kharif crops. Officials said that while efforts are on to persuade shipping lines to send their vessels back to Persian Gulf and a list of over 22 such energy vessels has been made and shared with agencies concerned, there can’t be any movement until the strait is open for commercial traffic. On April 30, TOI had reported that Union shipping ministry has shared a list of India-bound “priority vessels” with Ministry of External Affairs, suggesting the option of evacuating them through territorial waters of Oman. “Not just us, every country impacted due to this blockade is waiting for and hopeful of an early resolution,” said an official.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGovernor RN Ravi Dissolves West Bengal Assembly After Mamata Banerjee Refuses To ResignSatadru Dutta Accuses TMC’s Aroop Biswas Of Sabotaging Lionel Messi Kolkata EventWill Vijay Fight In Court For CM Post? | India Destroyed 13 Pakistani Aircraft | Headlines @9’Whatever Requires To Be Done’: Indian Air Force On Recent Missile Tests By Pakistan And China’Pending For Over 5 Yrs…’: India Reacts To Bangladesh’s ‘Pushback’ Remark After BJP’s Bengal Win’It Was Abhishek Banerjee’: BJP Blames TMC Leaders After Suvendu Adhikari’s Close Aide Shot Dead’No Terror Sanctuary Is Safe’: Indian Army Warns Pakistan On Op Sindoor Anniversary’Killed Him Because I Defeated Mamata In Bhabanipur’: Suvendu Adhikari On PA Chandranath’s Killing’Aap Haare Nahi Hain’: Akhilesh Yadav Tells Mamata Banerjee In Kolkata After TMC’s Bengal RoutIn Punjab Money Laundering Case Cash Bags Hurled From Ninth Floor During Raids123PhotostoriesHow to make Gujarati Kadhi for summer dinner at homeHappy Birthday Sai Pallavi: ‘Amaran’, ‘Premam’, ‘Fidaa’ – Films of the natural star to binge-watch on OTTThings you are not allowed to do in your garden in the USSimple kitchen habits that may attract more lizards indoorsMet Gala 2026: Weirdest red carpet looks that stole the spotlight this year5 beautiful scented plants to add to your garden todayStrengths of being an introvert: 5 unique traits of people who prefer to be alone over socialisingTaking supplements every day? Doctor warns they may be doing more harm than good7 plants that keep away mosquito from your houseNile monitor lizards: How to keep them away from your home and garden123Hot PicksBihar ministers listDelhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingKerala CMWest Bengal ViolenceTamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026Maharashtra Board SSC Result 2026Kerala plus one improvement resultBihar cabinet expansionWBBSE Madhyamik Result 2026Salil AnkolaBihar Ministers ListRCB vs LSG IPL Match Today
NEW DELHI: Amid reports that Iran and the United States would be returning to negotiating table after weeks of deadlock to try and end the war, which has hit transit of ships through Strait of Hormuz, officials said an early resolution of conflict would come as a huge relief for more than 40 India-bound vessels and the large number of Indian crew members who have been stuck in Persian Gulf for over two months. These vessels are carrying LPG, LNG and crude, fertiliser and other cargo. Govt has said that 13 Indian-flagged ships are still in Persian Gulf. Several foreign-flagged vessels carrying India-bound cargo are also stranded to the west of Hormuz. Govt has drawn up for evacuation a list of 41 priority vessels — 18 are loaded with energy products, another 16 are carrying fertilisers and remaining seven have other items. There is a dire need to evacuate these ships for energy security and for meeting fertiliser requirements, which will go up for the sowing of kharif crops. Officials said that while efforts are on to persuade shipping lines to send their vessels back to Persian Gulf and a list of over 22 such energy vessels has been made and shared with agencies concerned, there can’t be any movement until the strait is open for commercial traffic. On April 30, TOI had reported that Union shipping ministry has shared a list of India-bound “priority vessels” with Ministry of External Affairs, suggesting the option of evacuating them through territorial waters of Oman. “Not just us, every country impacted due to this blockade is waiting for and hopeful of an early resolution,” said an official.
