13/03/2026
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13/03/2026
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TEHRAN, Mar 13: Iran has permitted two Indian‑flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers to transit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation, in a move that could ease concerns over global energy and fuel supplies amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The clearance for the vessels — seen as a rare exception in a waterway that has been largely disrupted by the 2026 conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel — marks a significant development in maritime energy shipments through one of the world’s most crucial chokepoints.
Earlier reports from the region highlighted conflicting accounts about whether Indian‑flagged ships would receive transit clearance, but the latest information confirms that at least two LPG carriers have been allowed to sail through the strait
