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11 Indian Ships Exit Strait of Hormuz, 13 Remain as Iran Blockade Eases

The Ministry of External Affairs announced that 11 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz due to diplomatic engagement with Iran. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that 13 ships remain in the Persian Gulf and talks continue for their safe passage. The development follows US President Donald Trump pausing the blockade and Iran's IRGC allowing ships to pass. The Strait, through which 20% of global oil and gas passes, had been blocked since February 28 amid US-Israel bombing of Iran.

Key Points: 11 Indian Ships Exit Strait of Hormuz, 13 Remain: MEA

  • Diplomatic engagement with Iran leads to 11 Indian ships exiting Strait of Hormuz
  • 13 ships remain in Persian Gulf, MEA continues talks
  • US and Iran announce lifting of blockades after Trump pauses bombing
  • Strait of Hormuz crucial for 20% of global oil and gas passes
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11 Indian ships have exited Strait of Hormuz, 13 remain: MEA

MEA says 11 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz due to diplomatic engagement with Iran. 13 ships remain in the Persian Gulf amid easing blockade.

"We have seen forward movement and, as a result of forward movement, diplomatic engagement and conversations with the Iranian side, so far 11 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz. - MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, May 7

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday stated that 11 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz so far as a result of ongoing diplomatic engagement with Iran.

Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that a forward movement is being seen in diplomatic engagements with Tehran, and the ministry continues to be in touch with the Iranian authorities.

"We have seen forward movement and, as a result of forward movement, diplomatic engagement and conversations with the Iranian side, so far 11 Indian ships have exited the Strait of Hormuz. Thirteen ships continue to be there in the Persian Gulf, and we continue to be in touch with the Iranian authorities, so that to ensure that the remaining ships can also cross the Strait of Hormuz and come to India, which is their destination," Jaiswal told reporters.

The Strait of Hormuz appears to be set for opening following Wednesday's announcements by the US and Iran that the blockades on the waterway crucial to the global economy were being lifted.

After US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday evening he was pausing the blockade to see if an agreement with Iran could be reached, Iran's military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said on Wednesday that it would allow ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz.

It claimed that the US threats had been "neutralised".

Trump threatened on Wednesday morning to resume bombing at "a much higher level and intensity than it was before" if Iran did not lift the blockade on the waterway crucial to the global economy.

Iran blocked the Strait, through which about 20 per cent of global oil and gas passes, when Israel and the US began the bombing campaign against it on February 28.

The US imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports on April 13 when talks between negotiators of both countries collapsed.

- IANS

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Ananya R
Finally some relief! But honestly, this whole situation shows how fragile global trade is. One blockade and our ships are stuck. India should invest more in alternative routes like Chabahar port and strengthen ties with Central Asian countries. Stop putting all eggs in one basket! 🙏
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Vikram M
While I'm relieved our ships are moving, I'm disturbed by how casually the US and Iran play with global stability. 20% of global oil passes through there! India needs to take a more proactive role in de-escalating such conflicts. We're too dependent on others' decisions.
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Nikhil C
Big relief for our sailors and their families! 🇮🇳 But let's not forget - Iran blocked the strait because of US-Israel bombing. Now Trump is threatening more bombing. This cycle never ends. India should push for ceasefire in the region, not just ship passage.
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Rajesh Q
Our MEA is doing good work, but why did it take so long? 11 ships exited but 13 still stuck! Also, why were our ships even in that region when tensions were high? Need better risk assessment from shipping ministry. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya S
This is why we need to fast-track the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC). Relying on Hormuz is like playing Russian roulette with our economy. Good diplomacy by MEA, but long-term solutions needed. What about our trade pact with Iran? Shouldn't we leverage that?

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