While ships from several countries remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India’s direct engagement with Iran has enabled Indian-flagged vessels to sail safely through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. His remarks come at a time when US President Donald Trump has urged multiple nations to send warships to secure this crucial maritime route. In an interview with the Financial Times, Jaishankar said India does not have “any blanket arrangement” with Iran for the movement of Indian-flagged ships. He noted that India’s ongoing engagement with Tehran helped two Indian gas carriers navigate the strategic route, which remains partially restricted due to Iran’s confrontation with the United States and Israel.
