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11 Indian-Bound Ships Crossed Persian Gulf After US-Iran Deal, Says MEA
Shipping activity has picked up after the Iran-United States agreement, with Kpler reporting at least 36 commodity carriers transited the strait on Monday.
On Tuesday, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 11 India-bound vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz since the signing of the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, easing energy supply concerns.
The Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, signed last week, initiated a 60-day process aimed at resolving hostilities that disrupted energy trade across West Asia and unsettled global markets.
According to maritime intelligence firm Kpler, at least 36 commodity carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking one of the busiest days for shipping since the conflict began in February.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that 10 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the Persian Gulf region, while two additional ships have successfully crossed into the Gulf from the other side.
Despite signs of recovery, shipping activity faces fresh uncertainty after Tehran announced renewed restrictions on the waterway on Saturday in response to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
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