Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran

Tehran, Mar 13: Iran has reportedly allowed two LPG tankers bound for India to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief amid concerns over potential energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

According to sources and ship-tracking data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence cited by Reuters, a crude oil tanker carrying cargo from Saudi Arabia is also expected to arrive in India on Saturday after crossing the Strait earlier this month.

The movement of these vessels could help ease concerns about fuel supply in India, which relies heavily on energy imports through the key maritime corridor.

The development comes shortly after Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, assured that India would continue to have safe access through the Strait. “Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” he said when asked about the passage of Indian-bound vessels.

Meanwhile, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, said discussions had taken place regarding allowing Indian ships to pass through the route and expressed confidence that India would continue to benefit from oil, gas and other resources.

He also called for global leaders to work toward ending the ongoing conflict, urging them to engage with Donald Trump and press the United States government as well as what he referred to as the “Zionist regime” to halt the war.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints for oil and gas trade, and any disruption to shipping through the narrow passage raises concerns among major energy-importing nations such as India.