Iran's envoy to India said the two countries share common regional interests, while reiterating Tehran's position on the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions in West Asia
Curacao-flagged crude tanker Jaya, laden with Iranian oil, most recently indicated it is heading for India, according to ship-tracking data
Refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the West Asia conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
A group of stranded Indian fishermen in Iran are returning home through Armenia on Saturday, the government said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in the return of the Indian nationals. The exact number of Indian nationals in the group and the circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran are not immediately known. "Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," he said on social media. Over 1,150 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago. "A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said. It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation
India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has not received a cargo from Tehran since May 2019 after it came under US pressure not to buy Iranian crude
The Iranian Embassy in India expressed gratitude to Indians for donating money and jewellery to rebuild Iran
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PM Modi also discussed the West Asia's security situation and its wider implications with the Iranian President
Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali noted historical relations between the two nations, and said that both sides have maintained cooperation through the conflict
When asked about the conversation between the Indian and Iranian leadership, Ilahi said that it was successful
India is engaging Iran to ensure safe passage of its merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns over LPG supply disruptions and stranded ships in the region
Government engages Tehran to ensure safe transit for Indian-flagged vessels amid West Asia conflict as concerns mount over oil, gas and fertiliser supplies
Negotiations are still ongoing and are being handled by the ministry of foreign affairs, said the people, who asked not to be named as the conversations are sensitive
The statement came hours after reports emerged that Iran agreed to allow oil tankers flying the Indian flag to pass through the Strait following diplomatic discussions between New Delhi and Tehran
Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, sources said
The Indian Embassy in Tehran also urged all Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin (PIOs) to exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, and stay in contact with the Embassy
In a departure from the past, India has not allocated any funds for the Chabahar port project in its Union Budget, a move that came against the backdrop of Washington's fresh sanctions on Iran. In the last few years, India has been making an annual outlay of Rs 100 crore to the mega connectivity project in the Sistan-Balochistan province in Iran's southern coast. India is a major partner in development of the Chabahar port. In September last year, the US imposed crippling economic sanctions on Iran but had granted India a six-month exemption from the punitive measures on the Chabahar port project. The waiver will come to an end on April 26. Last month, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New India is engaged with the US on the issue related to the Chabahar port project. It is learnt that India was mulling various options relating to the project after Trump administration threatened a 25 per cent additional tariff on countries doing business with Tehran. T
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In a statement, the mission said it was informed in mid-December about the detention of the vessel by Iranian authorities, with 16 Indian crew members on board
With the situation in Iran evolving, India has begun preparations to facilitate the return of its nationals, following embassy advisories, coordination with states, and signs of limited resumption