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Iran allows Indian ships free passage through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Iran allows Indian ships free passage through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

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Iran has granted exemptions to vessels from India, China, Iraq and Qatar, allowing them to transit the strategically important Strait of Hormuz without being subject to its broader shipping restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker. The exemption was reported by both ABP Live and The Siasat Daily, which cited the Iranian Students’ News Agency and an unnamed senior parliamentarian, Ahmad Hayat‑Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security committee.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Tehran: Iran has allowed ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar to transit the Strait of Hormuz without being subject to its wider shipping restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker. Anadolu Agency reported the development, citing the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA), which quoted…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 10 outlets

    Dubai: Iran has exempted commercial ships from four countries, including India and China, from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a top Iranian official has said, amid continued attacks on vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway. Amir Hayat Moghadam, Deputy Chairman of the…

    — Orissa Post

  • right · 7 outlets

    Iran has exempted merchant ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from restrictions on passage through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, an Iranian lawmaker has said. The arrangement is intended to serve Tehran's diplomatic and economic interests, with the exemption for Indian vessels…

    — India TV

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Iran lifts Hormuz transit curbs for ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar, could ease pressure on India’s oil and gas supply

Iran has announced the lifting of transit restrictions for vessels from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar. This decision aims to enhance regional cooperation and facilitate trade, particularly in medicines from India. Iranian officials have noted that American forces do not intercept these ships…

Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

Iran exempts India, China, Iraq and Qatar from Strait of Hormuz transit restrictions

Dubai: Iran has exempted commercial ships from four countries, including India and China, from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a top Iranian official has said, amid continued attacks on vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway. Amir Hayat Moghadam, Deputy Chairman of the…

Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

Iran exempts ships from India, China, Qatar from transit restrictions in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: Iran has exempted commercial ships from four countries, including India and China, from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz , a top Iranian official has said, amid continued attacks on vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway. Amir Hayat Moghadam, Deputy Chairman of the…

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Iran exempts ships from India and three other nations from transit restrictions in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI: Iran has exempted commercial ships from four countries, including India and China, from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz , a top Iranian official has said, amid continued attacks on vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway. Amir Hayat Moghadam, Deputy Chairman of the…

Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Iran exempts ships from India and 3 other nations from transit restrictions in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai, Nov 4: Iran has exempted commercial ships from four countries, including India and China, from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a top Iranian official has said, amid continued attacks on vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway. Amir Hayat Moghadam, Deputy Chairman of…

ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

Iran Allows Indian, Chinese, Iraqi And Qatari Ships To Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz Without Restrictions

Iran has granted exemptions to vessels from India, China, Iraq and Qatar, allowing them to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz without restrictions, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker. Ahmad Hayat-Moghaddam, Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and…

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