New Delhi has banned the placement of Indian sailors on ships sailing through Hormuz.

India has ordered shipowners and recruitment agencies not to employ Indian sailors on ships that transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the Reuters news agency on July 16, citing sources.

"Until further notice, the deployment of Indian sailors on ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz is prohibited," the Indian General Directorate of Shipping said.

According to the shipping regulatory authority, recent attacks on ships have significantly increased the risks faced by seafarers and commercial vessels operating in the conflict-affected area.

The ministry also called on ship captains to be sufficiently vigilant regarding the security situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent waters.

Earlier, the International Maritime Organization said that the Strait of Hormuz has become too dangerous for ships amid a new round of escalation in the Middle East.

Gold Fees: The Strait of Hormuz will no longer be free

The United States and Iran are seeking to convert control of one of the main routes of global trade into profit.

On July 13, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States was taking control of the Strait of Hormuz. It was noted that the United States would lead his protection. In addition, the country can call this mission a "Guardian Angel."

After that, the Semafor portal reported that Trump has been seeking a 20% fee for cargo passage through the Strait of Hormuz for several months and intends to implement this initiative in the near future. It is noted that this initiative contradicted the position of other senior members of the administration.