S.Jaishanker Clarifies No Blanket Arrangement for Iranian Ship Transit
External Affairs Minister Shri Jaishankar clarified in an interview with the Financial Times that India does not have a 'blanket arrangement' allowing all Indian-flagged ships to transit through Iran-controlled waters of Hormuz.
Key Points
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1External Affairs Minister S.Jaishanker clarified there is no blanket arrangement for all ships to transit from Hormuz.
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2India has secured passage only through individual negotiations rather than a sweeping agreement
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3Direct dialogue between India and Iran proved the most effective method in restoring shipping routes.
Developments
Perspectives
India does not have a blanket arrangement or sweeping agreement allowing all its ships to pass freely; every ship transit must be negotiated on an individual basis.
— [Mar 16, 03:54] No 'blanket' deal with Iran for Indian vessels in Hormuz (Livemint)Direct talks and diplomatic engagement between India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian officials have yielded positive results by securing passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
— [Mar 16, 03:54] No 'blanket' deal with Iran for Indian vessels in Hormuz (Livemint)'We Have A Relationship': Jaishankar Denies Blanket Arrangement With India Ships Passage
— (News.abplive.com)External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified in an interview with the Financial Times that India has no blanket agreement for ship transit through Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, noting instead only two Indian-flagged tankers have passed since negotiations began. He emphasized there is "no exchange" involved and described ongoing talks as a positive development amidst global oil price surges caused by Iranian blockades in West Asia.
India clarified it has no sweeping arrangement allowing Indian-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, stating each transit was handled separately via individual diplomatic coordination. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar dismissed US speculation that Iran made a deal with India in exchange for permitting safe passage during ongoing regional tensions and shipping disruptions.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed ongoing talks with Iran helped two specific gas tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but denied any blanket arrangement allowing all Indian-flagged vessels to transit or that an exchange was made. He emphasized from India's perspective is better reason and coordinate find a solution