Tehran : Iran has allowed two liquified petroleum tankers bound for India to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, as per a Reuters report on Friday. The envoy’s remarks came amid the ongoing conflict in the region, which has led to shipping movements through the narrow corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global markets coming under close watch.
When asked directly whether India would be able to transit safely through the Strait of Hormuz, the ambassador indicated that positive developments could be expected. Yes, yes, you can see that in the future. I think that after two or three hours,” he said. Fathali described India as an important partner for Iran and pointed to shared interests between the two countries in the region. “We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” he said.
We believe that Iran and India are friends. We have common interests, we have common faith, he said. As ambassador in India, I say that the government of India in this situation, after the war, helped us in different fields, he said. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime routes, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supplies and gas shipments pass.
Another energy shipment is also on the horizon for India. People familiar with shipping movements said a crude oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian oil is scheduled to reach India on Saturday, using the Strait of Hormuz as its route, signalling partial normalisation of commercial traffic. Context for the latest steps includes heightened naval and political tensions in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen in recent images of tankers sailing off northern Ras al-Khaimah during the broader US-Israeli confrontation with Iran. For India, each easing measure supports energy security while diplomatic engagement with Iran continues.
Fathali also highlighted New Delhi’s stance following the recent conflict involving Iran and the United States. “The Government of India, in this situation after the war, helped us in different fields,” the ambassador said, adding that favourable news on shipping through the key corridor was expected within “two or three hours”. According to people tracking the situation, Indian officials remain in regular contact with Tehran regarding broader shipping traffic.
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