The Strait of Hormuz has once again become the centre of global attention after two massive oil tankers were engulfed in flames, triggering emergency evacuations and raising fresh concerns over the security of one of the world's busiest energy corridors. According to the IRGC, crews aboard both vessels were safely evacuated after the explosions left the tankers disabled in the strategic waterway. Iranian officials have alleged that the ships were following unsafe transit guidance linked to US military recommendations, an allegation that has not been independently verified. Meanwhile, the UKMTO is investigating a separate projectile strike involving a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman near Limah, adding to growing concerns over maritime security across the Gulf. WATCH

India issues an emergency advisory directing shipping companies, ship managers and recruitment agencies to stop deploying Indian seafarers on voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. The decision follows a series of deadly attacks on merchant vessels in the Gulf that claim the lives of two Indian seafarers. The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) also instructs vessel masters to maintain heightened security, monitor navigational warnings and implement strict security measures while operating in the Persian Gulf and adjoining waters.