An India-bound LPG tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz has safely crossed the sensitive maritime route amid continuing tensions in West Asia, a report said on Thursday.
The vessel, MV Sunshine, is currently heading towards India and is being assisted by multiple agencies, including the Indian Navy, to ensure its safe movement, ANI mentioned sources as saying. Officials described it as the 15th LPG ship bound for India to be safely moved out of the Persian Gulf during the ongoing regional uncertainty.
The development comes at a time when concerns over shipping routes in the Gulf region have intensified following escalating tensions involving Iran and the United States. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important oil and gas transit corridors, making the safe passage of commercial vessels critical for global energy supplies.
According to sources, Indian authorities have been closely monitoring the movement of energy cargo vessels linked to India and coordinating support wherever required.
Meanwhile, Iran indicated that stability in the Strait of Hormuz would improve if peace efforts succeeded in the region.
Speaking to ANI in New Delhi on Wednesday, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said, “The Strait of Hormuz situation will be better than before once peace is established. There will be transparency. There will be no discrepancy. We will not go beyond international law. If peace is established, it will have more safety and security than before.”
Gharibabadi also criticised the United States, saying Washington was not engaged in “serious diplomacy”.
Iran welcomes India’s role in easing West Asia tensions
Ahead of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister said Tehran would welcome any diplomatic initiative from India aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia.
“India has always supported peace and is always in favour of peace,” he said while addressing reporters.
Calling India and Iran “two nations with one culture”, Gharibabadi highlighted the historical and cultural ties shared by the two countries.
“Both countries are proud of their culture. There are many commonalities, and we attach great importance to people-to-people contacts between India and Iran,” he added.
He further said, “Any initiative coming from India will be welcomed.”