Iran Denies Charging Tolls for Indian Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has explicitly denied that Iranian authorities charged tolls to Indian tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes in response to recent vows by US President Donald Trump to block passage for any vessels making payments to Iran. During a briefing at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, the ambassador emphasized the strong diplomatic ties between Tehran and New Delhi, asserting that both nations share common interests and fate during these difficult times. India has consistently rejected allegations that it paid fees to secure the release of nine liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers after Iran effectively barred transit following the outbreak of the Iran war. Currently, fifteen India-flagged vessels remain stranded in the Gulf region. The strategic importance of this waterway is underscored by the fact that approximately half of India's crude oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The denial aims to clarify the financial interactions between the two countries amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and US sanctions threats.
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Iran Denies Charging Tolls for Indian Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has explicitly denied that Iranian authorities charged tolls to Indian tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes in response to recent vows by US President Donald Trump to block passage for any vessels making payments to Iran. During a briefing at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, the ambassador emphasized the strong diplomatic ties between Tehran and New Delhi, asserting that both nations share common interests and fate during these difficult times. India has consistently rejected allegations that it paid fees to secure the release of nine liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers after Iran effectively barred transit following the outbreak of the Iran war. Currently, fifteen India-flagged vessels remain stranded in the Gulf region. The strategic importance of this waterway is underscored by the fact that approximately half of India's crude oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The denial aims to clarify the financial interactions between the two countries amidst heightened geopolitical tensions and US sanctions threats.
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