The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday (March 12, 2026) said it is rather “premature” to discuss reports about India receiving permission for ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
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“External Affairs Minister and Foreign Minister of Iran have had three conversations in the last few days. The last one discussed issues pertaining to safety of shipping and India’s energy security. Beyond that, it would be premature for me to say anything,” said Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson of the Ministry.
As oil tankers and cargo ships were attacked by suicide boats, drones and missiles, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (March 10, 2026).
“Iran’s Foreign Minister reminded that the insecure situation and problems arising for shipping in the Persian Gulf are a result of the aggressive and destabilizing actions of the United States, and the international community must hold the U.S. accountable for this situation,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry had said after a call.
