Middle East Tension: The first Indian oil tanker reached Mumbai, Iran opened the way to the Strait of Hormuz for India. Indian Oil Tanker Mumbai Arrival Hormuz Strait Safe Passage Middle East Tension Iran Us Israel

What was the route of the tanker and why was it special?

The Liberian-flagged tanker was carrying Shenlong Suezmax crude oil. This ship left on 1 March. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, passing through millions of barrels of crude oil and natural gas shipped daily.

HUGE 🚨 First non-Iranian crude tanker carrying 135,335 metric tonnes of oil clears the Strait of Hormuz bound for India.@narendramodi Magic Continues

Vessel Shenlong, loaded at Ras Tanura Terminal in Saudi Arabia, reaches Mumbai after crossing the tense chokepoint.

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— B Shivashanth Reddy™ (@SShanthReddy) March 12, 2026

Iran had tightened control over this strait since the beginning of the US-Israel military operation on February 28. Many ships were attacked, which increased the concerns of global oil supply and oil importing countries like India.