Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50pm on 17 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
India used talks and careful planning to help its ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The route remains tense due to the ongoing Iran conflict. Three Indian-flagged vessels crossed safely after discussions between India and Iran. Some ships also used “dark mode” to avoid detection while passing through. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for “dialogue and diplomacy” during talks with Iran’s leadership. Iran’s envoy said, “India is our friend.” Two ships, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, reached India carrying LPG. Officials said there is no fixed deal. “Every ship movement is an individual happening,” S Jaishankar said. (PC: HT)
