Iran Allows Safe Passage For Two Indian LPG Carriers Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid US Conflict

Two Indian-flag LPG carriers were cleared to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting India’s energy security interests amid India Iran diplomacy. The move supports uninterrupted LPG supplies and broader shipping traffic during regional tensions.

India’s access to liquefied petroleum gas is expected to improve after Iran cleared two Indian-flagged LPG carriers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials said. The decision follows high-level talks and comes amid regional tensions linked to the ongoing Iran-US confrontation.

The unnamed Iranian official confirmed the change in status for the two carriers but did not share further operational details. The move is significant for India, which has seen a strain on cooking gas supplies as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced uncertainty in recent weeks.

Strait of Hormuz safe passage and LPG carriers for India and Iran

The clearance for the LPG carriers came hours after separate phone conversations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and between external affairs minister S. Jaishankar and Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. These were the first such talks since the start of the Iran-US conflict.

After speaking with Masoud Pezeshkian, Modi said the discussions focused on the security of Indians and stability of supplies. Modi stated that the conversation covered the "safety and security of Indian citizens" and the "need for uninterrupted flow of goods and energy", which were described as India’s main concerns at this stage.

Strait of Hormuz safe passage and LPG carriers amid India-Iran diplomacy

Earlier on Friday, Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali suggested that Indian-flagged vessels would be allowed safe movement through the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for India’s energy trade. Nearly half of India’s crude oil imports transit this narrow waterway that links Gulf producers with global markets.

Responding to a question on access for Indian shipping, Fathali stressed shared interests between the two countries. "We believe that Iran and India are friends. We have common interests, we have a common fate," Fathali told reporters, underlining political ties that have continued despite regional conflict and external pressure.

Fathali also highlighted New Delhi’s stance following the recent conflict involving Iran and the United States. "The Government of India, in this situation after the war, helped us in different fields," the ambassador said, adding that favourable news on shipping through the key corridor was expected within "two or three hours".

Strait of Hormuz safe passage, LPG carriers and wider Indian-flagged fleet

According to people tracking the situation, Indian officials remain in regular contact with Tehran regarding broader shipping traffic. Discussions cover safe passage for around two dozen Indian-flagged vessels positioned west of the Strait of Hormuz, including cargo and energy carriers waiting for clarity on transit conditions.

Alongside the LPG carriers, another energy shipment is also on the horizon for India. People familiar with shipping movements said a crude oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian oil is scheduled to reach India on Saturday, using the Strait of Hormuz as its route, signalling partial normalisation of commercial traffic.

Context for the latest steps includes heightened naval and political tensions in waters near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen in recent images of tankers sailing off northern Ras al-Khaimah during the broader US-Israeli confrontation with Iran. For India, each easing measure supports energy security while diplomatic engagement with Iran continues.