We have allowed some ships: Iranian envoy Fathali on passage of vessels via Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu
Iranian envoy confirms some ships allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia conflict, addressing India-flagged vessels.
Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Saturday (March 14, 2026) said Iran has "allowed some ships" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic trade route.
He, however, did not specify the number of vessels that have been allowed to pass through.
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During an interactive session, Mr. Fathali was asked if Iran has "allowed passage to Indian ships" stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and for how many days, given the looming LPG shortage, and the series of telephonic conversations between the foreign ministers of the two countries.
"Yes, we have allowed, but let me not tell how many," he said.
During the session, Mr. Fathali made the remarks largely in Persian, which was interpreted in English by Javad Hosseini, the deputy chief of mission at the Iranian embassy in India.
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