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Iran rolls out red carpet for India: Free passage through 'dangerous oil gateway'
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News18•14-03-2026, 17:52
Iran rolls out red carpet for India: Free passage through 'dangerous oil gateway'
•Iran offers India 'free passage' through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil gateway.
•The offer comes from Mojtaba via Dr. Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, Iran's Supreme Leader's representative in India.
•This concession is significant as Iran previously threatened to block the Strait due to conflicts with the US and Israel, impacting global oil supply.
•Approximately 20-30% of the world's crude oil, including a large portion of India's imports, passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
•Iran's assurance of safe passage for Indian ships is a game-changer for India's energy security and reflects its growing diplomatic stature.