US EditionIran permits passage through Strait of Hormuz for India, China, Russia; Aragchi says, ‘not completely closed’
Iran permits vessels from India, China, Russia, Pakistan, and Iraq safe passage, excluding US, Israel, and Gulf states amid conflict and blockade driving global energy price rises.
- On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Iran permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for countries Tehran considers "friendly," including India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan.
- Global oil and gas prices surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20% of global oil and LNG.
- New Delhi relies heavily on this route, importing close to 40% of its crude oil and over 54% of its LNG through the waterway, alongside major consumers Japan and South Korea.
- President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if the waterway remains obstructed, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the Strait's immediate reopening.
- Araghchi clarified that vessels from the United States, Israel, and certain Gulf nations remain barred from the corridor, citing the ongoing regional war zone as justification.
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Strait of Hormuz open for India, confirms Iran, as it lists 'friendly nations' for passage of vessels
Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that Tehran permitted the passage of vessels for 'friendly nations,' including India, through the Strait of Hormuz. Apart from India, vessels from Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iraq have also been granted safe passage through the conflict-hit maritime chokepoint. In an interview with Iranian state television, Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz…
‘Hormuz Route Opened for India’: FM Abbas Araghchi Announces Safe Passage for ‘Friendly Nations’ Including China, Russia | 📰 LatestLY
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that they have permitted the passage of vessels for friendly countries, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz. Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai said in a post, "Iran FM Abbas Araghchi: We permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan." 📰 ‘Hormuz Route Opened for India’: FM Abbas Araghchi Announces Safe Pas…
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