India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran
Iran has granted passage through the Strait of Hormuz to India and four other nations, including China and Russia, for commercial shipping. The move comes amid growing global concerns over disruptions in commercial shipping through the strategic waterway, which handles roughly 20% of global oil and LNG.
Iran has allowed India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, handling roughly 20% of global oil and LNG. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made the announcement, stating that ships linked to Iran's adversaries will not be allowed to transit through the waterway. The decision comes amid growing global concerns over disruptions in commercial shipping. India has made diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in West Asia and ensure the unimpeded flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade of the shipping lane could have serious ramifications for fuel and fertiliser security in many countries, including India.
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