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New Delhi: Iran has reassured India that its interests in the Strait of Hormuz remain protected despite ongoing disruptions triggered by the recent conflict
with Israel and the United States. In a post on X, the Iranian Embassy in India said that its “Indian friends” need not worry, adding they are “in safe hands.” "Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries," the Embassy of Iran in India said in a post on X on Thursday.
Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries 😉 https://t.co/5NqoSFlDPQ
— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) April 1, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping corridor that handles nearly 20% of the world’s energy supply, has seen restricted movement since the conflict escalated on February 28. Iran, which effectively controls access to the strait, has allowed limited passage, prioritising what it calls “friendly nations”, including India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan.
Despite these assurances, the partial blockade has significantly affected energy shipments. While eight Indian vessels have successfully exited the strait, including LPG carriers BW TYR and BW ELM transporting a combined 94,000 tonnes, several shipments remain stuck.
Officials say at least 19 vessels carrying LPG, crude oil and LNG bound for India are currently stranded in the region. Of these, 10 are foreign-flagged ships, including three LPG carriers, four crude oil tankers and three LNG vessels.
Indian-flagged ships are also caught in the disruption. These include three LPG tankers, one LNG carrier and four crude oil tankers, along with an additional empty tanker that is being loaded with LPG.
Overall, these vessels are part of nearly 500 ships impacted in the narrow and strategically critical waterway amid the ongoing tensions.
