Multiple outlets report that seven Indian-flagged vessels currently remain in the Persian Gulf. A government official cited by Business Standard says the ships have about 148 seafarers on board. India Today similarly reports that seven Indian vessels are stranded in the Persian Gulf, attributing the situation to heightened tensions related to the Hormuz area. Across the reports, the key reason given for the vessels’ continued presence is that rising US-Iran tensions reduce maritime activity and discourage ships from leaving the region. The coverage does not specify which shipping routes or vessel names are involved, nor does it provide details on any incidents involving the ships. Instead, the reporting focuses on the count of vessels and seafarers affected and the broader security and operational environment in the Persian Gulf. The reports indicate that the vessels are still in the region and that the standoff atmosphere is influencing departures, with seafarers aboard waiting for conditions to improve.