Indian Ships Navigated Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran's Blockade, Envoy Confirms
India's ships were granted rare passage through the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, a strategic maritime chokepoint in the Middle East, highlighting diplomatic tensions.
In a rare diplomatic move, Iran has allowed two Indian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint in the Middle East, according to the Iranian envoy to New Delhi. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region and Iran's ongoing efforts to restrict passage through the strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global trade route, with an estimated one-fifth of the world's oil supply passing through it. Iran has previously threatened to block the strait in response to US sanctions and other geopolitical conflicts, raising concerns about the potential disruption to global energy markets and supply chains.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
