Two Indian ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it allowed passage

Amidst a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) safely crossed the Strait en route to India. The passage was confirmed by both Indian and Iranian officials, with Iran's ambassador to India stating that Tehran made a rare exception to the blockade for some Indian vessels. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil and LNG supplies, and the blockade has caused cooking gas shortages in India. India sought exemptions from the blockade, and Prime Minister Modi discussed the transit of goods with the Iranian President. The Indian government has also invoked emergency powers to maximize LPG production and prevent shortages.

Amidst heightened tensions and disruptions to global energy supplies due to the conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel, Iran has allowed two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait, a crucial passage for global oil and gas, has seen significantly reduced traffic due to Iranian restrictions. The Indian Navy escorted the first tanker, Shivalik, while the second, Nanda Devi, is expected to follow. This exception follows discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding the transit of goods and energy. India has also provided safe harbor to Iranian sailors whose vessel docked there after participating in naval exercises.