There is good news for India amid tension in the Middle East. Iran has made it clear that the Strait of Hormuz is not completely closed. Five countries have been allowed to sail from here. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that ships of five friendly countries including India can pass safely through the Hormuz route. The five countries that Araghchi has talked about giving way to are India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan.
Iran says that these countries had demanded for safe passage of oil and gas ships from Hormuz, after which they have been given permission. Now the question is for whom Iran is strict regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
For which countries is the Hormuz route closed?
According to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Hormuz has been closed only to enemy countries. It is open to other countries. Two Indian ships had passed a few days ago. Bangladesh also talked to us and established coordination. This coordination will continue in the future and even after the war. Iran wants to end the war, but on its own terms so that it can be guaranteed that attacks will not occur in the future. He said, Iran has shown its strength by controlling Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz.
Why is Hormuz Route important for the world?
The Strait of Hormuz is bounded by Iran in the north, Oman and the United Arab Emirates in the south. The Strait of Hormuz is 50 kilometers wide at its beginning and end. It connects the Gulf to the Arabian Sea. The strait is deep enough for the world’s largest crude oil tankers, and is used by the major oil and LNG producing countries of the Middle East, as well as their importing countries.
20 percent of the oil and LNG supplied to the world reaches through this route. Iran banned it and fuel prices started skyrocketing.
#Iran FM Abbas #Araghchi: We permitted passage through the Strait of #Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/RvLtiwYB4v
— Consulate General of the IR Iran in Mumbai (@IRANinMumbai) March 25, 2026
How much oil comes out from the root daily?
The US Energy Information Administration says that in 2025, 20 million barrels of oil and oil products could be transported daily through the Strait of Hormuz. Its value is 600 billion dollars (447 billion pounds). This oil comes not only from Iran but also from other Gulf countries like Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
Oil.
300 ships pass daily
Normally about 3,000 ships pass through the strait every month, but this has decreased after Iran’s blockade. Iran clearly threatened to attack tankers and other ships. Energy export is the main source of income for Gulf countries including Iran. Asia also suffered huge losses due to the blockade of the strait. However, Iran allowed the ships of friendly countries to pass through Hormuz. China alone buys about 90% of Iran’s oil exported to the global market.
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