Amidst the restrictions imposed by Iran on the movement of crude oil, gas and trade ships of countries around the world passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a good news has emerged for India. In the coming days, two Indian national flagged LPG tankers are preparing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, Foreign Minister S. Following a telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, the two Indian ships successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz. However, no crude oil tanker has passed through this route within the last 24 hours.
Both Indian tankers are currently anchored in the Gulf area.
Citing data analytics firm Kpler, Al Jazeera reported that both the Indian-flagged LPG tankers are currently anchored in the waters of the Gulf region, waiting for the situation to improve. An empty crude oil tanker—which is subject to US sanctions—passed through the Strait of Hormuz and back into Iranian waters on Wednesday (March 18, 2026).
Strait of Hormuz: extremely important for the world
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important sea routes in the world. The waterway connects the waters of the Gulf states to the Indian Ocean, and serves as a transit point for about 20 percent of the global oil supply. As a result, any disruption or disruption in the region could have a direct and immediate impact on international oil prices and supply chains.
Iran imposed blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Since the beginning of hostilities with Israel and the United States, Iran has maintained a complete blockade of the sea route passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is currently targeting the ships of every country passing through this route, and bringing them under the radar of its drones and missiles. However, Iran has allowed Indian oil and gas tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
