Iran Allows Indian-Flagged Oil Tankers to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly allowed Indian-bound oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite earlier warnings of restricting maritime traffic.
A report by the Reuters citing informed sources says that Iran has allowed oil tankers flying the flag of India to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite earlier tensions surrounding maritime traffic in the region.
According to the report published on Thursday, 12 March, an Indian source said the passage of Indian vessels followed discussions between the foreign ministers of Iran and India. The source claimed that under this understanding, Indian-linked tankers were permitted to transit the strategic waterway.
However, an Iranian source denied that any formal agreement had been reached regarding the passage of Indian-flagged vessels. The report notes that the situation remains unclear, with limited transparency on how directives are being communicated within different levels of the Iranian government.
Reuters further reported that two foreign-flagged tankers heading toward India recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that some shipping activity has resumed despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding navigation rules in the area.
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most critical maritime routes for global energy supplies, with a large share of the world’s oil shipments passing through the narrow channel every day. Any disruption in the waterway can quickly affect international energy markets.
Recent tensions in the Gulf region had raised fears that Iran might restrict or halt ship movements through the strait. Such warnings previously contributed to rising oil prices and heightened concern among global shipping companies and governments.
it also reported that the Indian-bound tankers could signal limited easing of restrictions, but uncertainty remains as conflicting statements from sources leave the broader situation in the Strait of Hormuz unresolved.
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