Daijiworld Media Network - Tehran

Tehran, Apr 2: Iran has reassured India that its vessels and personnel are “in safe hands” amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, as regional conflict intensifies. The message, posted by the Iran Embassy in India on X, stated, “Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries,” adding that “ONLY Iran and Oman will decide the future of the Strait of Hormuz.”

India is among the select countries granted permission to transit ships through the strategic waterway despite ongoing confrontations between Iran, the United States, and Israel. This follows Tehran’s recent statement allowing access for “friendly nations,” which specifically includes India.

The development coincides with New Delhi resuming energy imports from Iran. A Bloomberg report confirmed that India has purchased its first LPG shipment from Iran since 2018, after imports were suspended in 2019 due to Western sanctions.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil transport, has become increasingly volatile amid Iran’s strong retaliatory measures against the US–Israel offensive. Analysts warn that any sustained disruption in this waterway could have serious implications for global energy flows.