Tehran has permitted a limited number of ships from certain countries to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran had been approached by several countries seeking safe passage for their vessels, and that a group of ships from different nations had been allowed to pass, without providing further details.
A Pakistani-flagged tanker, Karachi, sailed out of the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to Bloomberg News, while Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that some Indian vessels had been permitted to pass through the strait.
New Delhi reported that two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas had passed through the strait, with Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, stating that they had crossed safely and were en route to India.
International Response
China is engaged in talks with Iran to secure safe passage for its crude oil and Qatari liquified natural gas carriers through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters, citing unnamed diplomatic sources.
US President Donald Trump has called for a naval coalition to join the US Navy in securing the strait, but the countries he mentioned have made no promises to participate, with Germany and Greece ruling out military involvement on Monday.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK would not be drawn into the wider war, while a Middle East security analyst, Rodger Shanahan, told Al Jazeera that it is unlikely US allies will get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: Al Jazeera
