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India-Bound LPG Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions

Two India-bound LPG vessels have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. The Symi and NV Sunshine temporarily switched off their transponders during the crossing. The ships are carrying fuel from Qatar and the UAE to Indian ports. US President Trump described Iran's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable."

Key Points: India-Bound LPG Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions

  • Two India-bound LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz
  • Ships temporarily switched off transponders during transit
  • Vessels headed to Mangalore and Kandla, India
  • Trump says Iran peace proposal "totally unacceptable"
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India-bound LPG vessels transit Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions: Reports

Two India-bound LPG vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions, signaling gradual resumption of energy shipments through the critical waterway.

"Ceasefire efforts with Iran were on life support - Donald Trump"

New Delhi, May 14

Two India-bound vessels carrying cooking fuel from the Persian Gulf have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing tensions involving the US and Iran, according to reports.

The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier Symi emerged in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday after temporarily switching off its transponder during transit.

Another vessel -- NV Sunshine -- carrying LPG, reportedly went dark shortly after crossing the strategic waterway.

The development has highlighted the gradual resumption of energy shipments through one of the world's most critical maritime trade routes.

The NV Sunshine -- loaded with LPG from the United Arab Emirates' Ruwais refinery -- was last tracked heading towards Mangalore in India.

Meanwhile, Symi was transporting fuel cargo from Qatar's Ras Laffan port to Kandla in Gujarat.

Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump said ceasefire efforts with Iran were "on life support", indicating that Tehran's response to a US-backed proposal to end the ongoing conflict showed both sides remained divided on several key issues.

Moreover, Trump had described Iran's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable", signalling continued hurdles in diplomatic efforts to end the months-long tensions in West Asia.

In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, the US President said he had reviewed Iran's response submitted through what he referred to as its representatives and expressed dissatisfaction with the proposal.

Iran had reportedly conveyed its response to the latest US peace initiative through Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between Tehran and Washington.

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, handling a major share of global crude oil, LNG and fuel shipments, including supplies destined for India.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an outsider looking in, this is a reminder of how fragile global supply chains are. India's strategic location and growing economy will increasingly be affected by these tensions. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Priya S
The transponder going dark is worrying. India should be using diplomatic channels to ensure safe passage for all our ships, not just these two. Also, why are we still buying gas from Qatar when we have our own reserves? 🤔
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Michael C
It's interesting how quickly things can escalate in the Gulf. India needs to have contingency plans—maybe build more strategic storage or negotiate alternate routes through Oman or Bab-el-Mandeb. Better safe than sorry.
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Vikram M
This is a big relief for our energy security. But I hope our government is also working behind the scenes with Iran and the US to keep channels open. We can't afford to be caught in the crossfire of their politics. 🙏

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