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India Dismisses Iran's Tanker-Hormuz Access Demands as Baseless

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News18•16-03-2026, 22:45

India Dismisses Iran's Tanker-Hormuz Access Demands as Baseless

•Indian government trashes reports linking the release of seized oil tankers to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
•Reports claimed Tehran sought the release of three US-sanctioned oil tankers in return for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels.
•Top government sources stated the reports are "baseless" and no such discussions occurred between Indian and Iranian authorities.
•Authorities clarified that the three seized vessels are not Iranian-owned.
•Two Indian LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, recently crossed the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the two sides.

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