Amidst the ongoing tension in the Gulf region, there has been news of relief for Indian ships. Two Indian LPG tankers from Kuwait and UAE are safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz and heading towards India. This is considered to be the first major relaxation in the siege of the Iranian Navy. According to Reuters report, MarineTraffic data has confirmed the safe movement of these tankers.
What is the latest update on the movement of Indian ships?
On 14 March 2026, two Indian-flagged LPG gas tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz. Giving information on this matter, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that the passage of these ships is an individual incident and no permanent agreement has been reached with Iran for this. At present, talks are going on at the diplomatic level between India and Iran so that the safety of the ships can be ensured in future also. LPG is supplied to India through this route, hence this route is very important.
What is the stand of Iran and the international community?
Iran has clarified that the Strait of Hormuz is not completely closed to international shipping, but security checks and wartime restrictions are in place there. Below are some key points regarding this situation:
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed fears of insurance companies for the delay in shipping. Iran’s military has warned that if America attacks their power plant, the route will be completely closed. 22 countries including India have condemned this siege of Iran and demanded safety of ships in the sea. Concerns have also been raised over the safety of about 20,000 Indian sailors who are stranded in the area. A mechanism has now been created for direct contact with Iran for the safe evacuation of the ships.
