As the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi hailed the development as “another victory for Indian diplomacy”.
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The diplomatic exchange comes amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, even as Indian energy shipments continue to move through the vital sea route. Green Sanvi, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tons of LPG cargo, is the eighth Indian airline to safely transit the Hormuz stronghold since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict on February 28.
Other ships that made the pass include Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Jag Laadki, Pine Gas, Jag Vasant, BW Tyr and BW Elm.
The successful passage of several Indian ships confirms the ongoing diplomatic communication between New Delhi and Tehran. India remains among the countries with the highest number of ships transiting through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the resilience of bilateral relations despite the ongoing geopolitical tension.
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Underscoring this continuity, the Iranian Consulate said it remains committed to strengthening friendship and cooperation, and building on long-standing civilizational ties – a message that comes as both sides balance strategic interests with historical goodwill.
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LPG relief for India
The development follows an earlier shipment of 47,000 metric tons of LPG that arrived at Vadinar terminal in Gujarat on March 28 on board MT Jag Vasant, which is now scheduled for ship-to-ship (STS) transfer at the berth.
According to an ANI report, Indian Navy warships have been kept on standby to assist merchant ships, as the Center continues diplomatic engagement with Iranian authorities to ensure safe passage amid the ongoing naval blockade.
At an inter-ministerial press conference, Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said all 18 Indian vessels and around 485 sailors in the Persian Gulf are under close monitoring and remain safe.
Iranian-Indian relations
In a related development, on April 2, Iran sought to reassure India about the integrity of its interests in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Gulf, and issued a message on social media.
In a post on X, Iran’s official handle in India said: “Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no need to worry.” The Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia published a similar message, stressing that “only Iran and Oman will decide the future of the Strait of Hormuz,” repeating: “You are in safe hands, do not worry.”
