Due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz has been affected. Meanwhile, according to reports, Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February. In return, talks are going on to allow Indian ships safe passage through the Persian Gulf.
Iran War Latest News: The Strait of Hormuz is almost closed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This is having a direct impact on the oil and gas supply of many countries including India. Meanwhile, a report has claimed that Iran has imposed a big condition in exchange for the ships coming towards India to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Under this, India has been demanded to release three Iranian tankers seized in February 2026. Let us tell you that recently two LPG tankers of India have crossed the Strait of Hormuz. One of these ships has reached India, while the other is expected to reach on Tuesday.
Iran demands India to release seized tanker
According to Reuters report, Iran wants India to release its three seized tankers. Iran is making this demand so that in return Indian ships can be allowed safe movement through the Strait of Hormuz. In fact, in February, India had captured three tankers near its maritime border on suspicion of being part of the Iranian ‘Dark Fleet’. These tankers were accused of concealing or altering their identities and transacting goods through illegal ‘ship-to-ship transfers’ between ships at sea.
Iran also demanded medicines and medical equipment
The report quoted an Iranian official as saying that Iran has also demanded the supply of some medicines and medical equipment from India. According to sources, Iran’s Ambassador to New Delhi met Indian Foreign Ministry officials on Monday to discuss the issue. However, the Indian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Embassy and Iran’s Foreign Ministry have not yet given any official response in this matter.
Two Indian LPG tankers get permission to cross Hormuz
According to Indian officials, Iran recently allowed two Indian LPG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. One of these tankers has reached Mundra Port in Western India on Monday, while the other ship can reach by Tuesday. Since the start of the war in Iran, the movement of ships on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz had almost come to a standstill.
Foreign Ministry’s response to India-Iran talks
Asked about the ongoing talks to ensure safe movement of Indian ships, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the recent incidents reflect the long-standing relations and mutual dialogue between the two countries. India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said that there is no pre-determined agreement with Iran for the movement of Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He said each ship movement is treated as a separate incident.