The Centre has launched a high-priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in West Asia. Authorities confirmed all Indian seafarers remain safe and no hostile incidents have been reported. The government has repatriated over 3,400 seafarers and facilitated the exit of 2,557 Indians from Iran. Meanwhile, the MEA has advised against travel to Iran and continues coordinating evacuation, consular support and maritime security efforts across the Gulf region. Watch