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India has taken a firm stand as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a lifeline for global oil trade. Addressing the IMO, envoy Vikram Doraiswamy condemned attacks on commercial ships and called for urgent dialogue. With conflict intensifying between Iran and the United States, shipping routes have become increasingly unsafe. India, a major seafarer nation, has expressed deep concern over the safety of its vessels and crew. Reports indicate several Indian-flagged ships remain stranded, even as naval forces monitor the region. The crisis has already triggered oil price spikes and raised fears of supply disruptions. As Gulf tensions widen with strikes across key energy sites, India is pushing for restraint and stability. The focus now is on securing sea lanes and preventing a full-blown global energy crisis.