Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:42pm on 12 Mar 2026,Thursday India Global
India is in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for more than 20 oil, LPG, and LNG tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz as the ongoing regional conflict disrupts shipping routes. The vessels were delayed after tensions escalated following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Indian officials said negotiations are being handled through diplomatic channels to protect the country’s energy supplies. S. Jaishankar has spoken several times with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about maritime safety and energy security. India relies heavily on Middle Eastern imports for crude oil, LNG, and LPG, making uninterrupted tanker movement crucial for the country’s energy needs. (PC: X)
