Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr

Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr (Urdu: مُحافظ البحر, lit. 'Protector of the Sea') is a maritime security operation launched by the Pakistan Navy on 9 March 2026 to safeguard Pakistan's Sea Lines of Communications (SLOCs) and ensure the uninterrupted flow of energy supplies to the country amidst the ongoing 2026 Iran war. == Background == Pakistan imports approximately 90% of its oil from the Gulf region.

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