India in talks with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid energy concerns

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed India is discussing with Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
• Talks are "yielding some results," with India preferring engagement and coordination with Tehran over avoidance to resolve energy supply concerns.
• India has no "blanket arrangement" for its vessels; movement is handled case-by-case amidst US warnings and escalating regional tensions.
• An Indian-flagged tanker, Jag Laadki, recently departed Fujairah for India, and two LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, successfully crossed the Strait.
• India requested safe passage for 22 vessels stranded west of the Strait, with Iran allowing some Indian ships as a rare exception.