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May 10, 2026
Amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, the Indian crude oil tanker “Desh Garima” has safely reached Indian waters after transiting the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, carrying a significant cargo of crude oil, is currently anchored a few nautical miles off the coast of Mumbai. It had departed from the Hormuz region on April 18 and continued its journey despite reportedly coming under fire from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) while passing through the narrow waterway.
Flying the Indian flag, the tanker has 31 Indian crew members on board. Its safe arrival is being seen as a major relief, particularly amid concerns over disruptions in global oil supply and rising fuel prices due to the escalating tensions in West Asia.
