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India in talks with Iran for safe passage of 28 merchant vessels through Hormuz

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world's oil and gas passes, on March 1, 2026. (Image: AFP)

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News18•13-03-2026, 07:18

India in talks with Iran for safe passage of 28 merchant vessels through Hormuz

•India is negotiating with Iran for safe passage of 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz.
•The strategic Strait of Hormuz is shut to commercial shipping due to escalating West Asia hostilities, impacting Indian tankers.
•Recent attacks in the Persian Gulf have resulted in 3 Indian seafarers killed, 1 missing, and several injured.
•EAM S Jaishankar held multiple talks with his Iranian counterpart on maritime security and energy supplies.
•Indian authorities are actively monitoring 28 Indian-flagged vessels with 778 crew members, and 78 Indian crew on foreign ships.

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