Iran assures India of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Iranian envoy signals safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz
Summary
Iran's ambassador to India has confirmed that Indian ships will have safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the two countries' strong bilateral ties. The assurance comes amid heightened regional tensions and concerns about potential disruptions to the critical oil transit chokepoint. Tehran framed the guarantee as a reflection of its longstanding friendship with New Delhi.
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Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi has confirmed access to the key oil chokepoint for Indian ships, citing longstanding ties Read Full Article at RT.com
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