Direct talks with Iran helped Indian ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz: S. Jaishankar
Strait of Hormuz Blockade : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that direct communication with Iran has helped Indian ships pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. This statement has come at a time when US President Donald Trump has appealed to many countries to send their warships to keep this important sea route open.
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In an interview, Jaishankar said that after talks between India and Iran, two Indian flagged gas tankers were able to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf on Saturday. He said that currently talks are going on with Iran and it has yielded positive results. However, the External Affairs Minister also clarified that no permanent or formal agreement has been reached regarding the movement of ships and in return, no special concession has been given to Iran by India.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials also announced to give way to several oil tankers. According to several media agency reports, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri said that after the Iranian Navy’s action, several ships carrying Iranian oil were allowed to proceed. He described it as an effective example of dealing with pressure and sanctions in the maritime sector.
Report: Harsh Gautam
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