Hyderabad, June 21 -- Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of cargo and 94 Indian crew members have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday.

The tankers - Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor and Sanmar Herald - are expected to arrive in India between June 24 and July 1.

In a post on X on Saturday, June 20, Sonowal said authorities were coordinating with relevant agencies to safeguard India's maritime interests and ensure the security of the country's seafarers and energy supply routes.

Transit comes amid renewed tensions

The crossing comes amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that handles a signi...