From The Economic Times
Center-Right Owned by 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
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Iran has decided to exempt Indian vessels from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, allowing them to pass through after paying a fee for access. This move has caused diplomatic embarrassment for Pakistan, with Pakistani commentators and social‑media users questioning why their country was omitted despite its widely publicised mediation efforts. The decision contrasts with earlier reports of Iranian Revolutionary Guard statements about three ships catching fire on an “illegal” Hormuz route, which are provided only for background.
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Indian ships exempt from Hormuz curbs: What Iran wants in return
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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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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…
