India Denies Tanker Release Linked to Hormuz Safe Passage Deal with Iran
Centre Trashes Reports Linking Release Of Tankers To Hormuz Access: Report
Summary
The Indian government has dismissed reports claiming that Tehran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in exchange for guaranteeing safe passage to Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi firmly denied any such quid pro quo arrangement with Iran, calling the reports inaccurate. The denial comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region affecting maritime navigation and energy security.
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