'Premature to say anything': MEA on Iran allowing ships via Hormuz

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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal throughout weekly media briefing on Thursday, March 12. (Photo: Screenshot/YouTube)

2 min learn Last Updated : Mar 12 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday stated it was untimely to remark on reviews that Iran could enable Indian ships to go by way of the Strait of Hormuz, including that the 2 international locations have mentioned maritime security and power safety.

“External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart have had three conversations in recent days. In the last conversation, they discussed issues pertaining to safety of shipping and India’s energy security. Beyond that, it would be premature to say anything,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated through the weekly media briefing.

The assertion got here hours after reviews emerged that Iran agreed to enable oil tankers flying the Indian flag to go by way of the Strait following diplomatic discussions between New Delhi and Tehran. The waterway, which performs a crucial function in international oil and gasoline commerce, has come below the highlight amid widening battle in West Asia.

Shortly earlier than the briefing, the ministry additionally stated an Indian crew member of a US-owned crude oil tanker, Safesea Vishnu, was killed on Wednesday, following an assault on the vessel close to Basra, Iraq. “The remaining 15 Indian crew have since been evacuated to a safe place. Embassy of India in Baghdad is in regular contact with Iraqi authorities and rescued Indian sailors and is offering all possible assistance,” the ministry stated.

First Published: Mar 12 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

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