Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
New Delhi’s Middle East diplomacy paid off on Thursday as Iran allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz after talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, sources told India Today.
The discussions were aimed at ensuring that India’s energy supplies remain uninterrupted amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of global crude oil and natural gas shipments transit.
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With the ongoing regional conflict raising concerns about disruptions to shipping, New Delhi moved quickly to secure safe passage for its energy imports.
Sources said the objective of the diplomatic engagement was to keep the sea route open for Indian vessels so that shipments of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LPG) continue without major disruption.
India relies heavily on energy imports, making stability in the Gulf shipping lanes critical for its energy security.
While Iranian authorities have reportedly allowed Indian tankers to continue using the route, vessels linked to the US, Europe and Israel are currently facing restrictions in the waterway.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
