politics
March 14, 2026
Iranian envoy signals safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz
Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi has confirmed access to the key oil chokepoint for Indian ships, citing longstanding ties
TL;DR
- Iran's ambassador to New Delhi confirmed safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The envoy highlighted strong ties and shared interests between Iran and India.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments.
- An India-bound oil tanker recently cleared the strait, arriving in Mumbai.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks, expressing concern over escalating tensions.
- Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar also spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.
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