However, several ships still remain on standby in the Gulf region, the MEA said.

Two Indian ships, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, carrying LPG crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical sea passage, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said at a press conference on Saturday.

Each of the ships is carrying in excess of 46,000 metric tons of LPG, with a cumulative total of 92,700 metric tons, as per MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

However, several ships still remain on standby in the Gulf region, the MEA said, noting that the government proposes to continue remaining in touch and coordinating with all concerned countries to ensure safe and unimpeded transit for them, in an effort to safeguard India’s energy security.

The MEA also stated that Iranian authorities arranged a chartered flight to bring back several Iranian citizens stranded in India due to widespread flight disruptions on account of the conflict. Those stranded in India included Iranians who were visiting as tourists or were stationed here as diplomats.

“The flight took off from Kochi last night. The passengers also included the non-essential crew of IRIS Lavan, which remains docked in Kochi,” he added.

During the media briefing, the MEA stated that the government has also called for the avoidance of targeting civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, across the region.