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Hormuz on edge: GPS blackouts, mine warnings rattle Indian seafarers

Indian sailors face grave dangers in the Strait of Hormuz. GPS systems are failing, and warnings of underwater mines are frequent. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy broadcasts messages forbidding passage. This forces ships to use manual navigation. Traffic through this vital energy corridor has dropped significantly. Shipping firms issue daily intelligence briefs to guide vessels through the perilous waters.

28 Mar 2026 5:57 pm