Iran in touch with India on ships passage through Strait of Hormuz, Iranian envoy says

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Iran has “good contact” with the Indian government on passage of the South Asian nation’s ships through the Strait of Hormuz and wants to help New Delhi, Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said on Monday.

By Reuters April 13, 2026, 6:10:29 PM IST (Published)

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Iran has ”good contact” with the Indian government on passage of the South Asian nation’s ships through the Strait of Hormuz and wants to help New Delhi, Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali said on Monday.

The US-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, has restricted shipping through the key route – a conduit for 40% of India’s crude imports – impacting trade and squeezing oil supplies.
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