Iran permits two LNG tankers through Hormuz under India's naval escort
On March 14, Iranian authorities granted permission for Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi to transit the Strait of Hormuz following a recent high-level dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Masoud Pezeshkian. The two vessels successfully crossed under active escort by an armed warship with air defence systems engaged, marking India as one of only three nations currently permitted passage through this critical waterway amidst regional tensions involving Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the Gulf region.
Key Points
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1Two India-bound liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers named *Shivalik* and *Nanda Devi*, carrying 92,700 tonnes of fuel, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz en route to Gujarat ports.
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2The vessels are currently under escort by an Indian Navy warship with active air defense systems as tensions in West Asia remain high due to ongoing conflict near Iran's oil fields.
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3The transit follows diplomatic efforts by Prime Minister Modi, including recent conversations with Iranian officials on March 12 which secured Indian interests in the region.
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Two India-bound liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ships carrying 92,700 tonnes of cargo have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are scheduled to arrive at ports in Gujarat by March 17.
— [Mar 14, 11:59] Two India-bound LPG ships crossed Strait of Hormuz, confirms Centre (Feeds.feedburner.com)The passage of these two tankers provides some relief for acute shortages as the ongoing war in West Asia has disrupted global energy supplies.
— [Mar 14, 08:27] 2 LPG ships sail through Hormuz on the way to India (Thehindubusinessline)Two Indian-flagged vessels named Shivalik and Nanda Devi crossed under escort from an armed warship with all air defence systems operating.
— [Mar 14, 08:24] First LPG ships in two weeks cross Strait of Hormuz under Indian Navy escort (Publish.tribuneindia.com)The successful transit was secured through PM Modi's diplomatic outreach and conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Masoud Pezeshkian.
— [Mar 14, 07:11] LPG-loaded tankers cross Strait of Hormuz to come to India: PM Modi's diplomatic outreach in West Asia secures Indian interests, again (Feeds.feedburner.com)Iran has granted a rare exception by allowing these two gas carriers through the strait despite its blockade that is disrupting global energy supplies.
— [Mar 13, 08:27] Iran lets two LPG ships sail to India on way (Arynews)