Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr
| Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis and 2026 Iran war | |
| Type | Naval operation |
| Location | |
| Planned by | Pakistan |
| Objective |
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| Date | 9 March 2026 – present (5 days) |
| Executed by | Pakistan Armed Forces |
| Outcome | Ongoing |
Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr; Urdu: مُحافظ البحر (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.