Iran Poised to Grant Increased Access for Indian Ships via Strait of Hormuz: Lloyds List Report
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Iran Likely to Allow More Indian Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz: Lloyds List
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News18•20-03-2026, 09:35
Iran Likely to Allow More Indian Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz: Lloyds List
•Iran is developing an approval process for safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
•India, in direct talks with Iran, has identified 22 vessels for evacuation; two Indian vessels, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, already returned.
•Automatic Identification System data suggests an Indian LPG carrier took an unusual route for visual confirmation by IRGC Navy.
•Nine ships have passed through Iran's 'safe corridor'; one tanker exited for a USD 2 million payment to Tehran.
•Indian ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz were asked to 'stay put' due to escalating West Asia conflict, and passage halted after Israeli strikes on Iran's gas field.