External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hailed direct talks with Tehran, saying they yielded results in allowing Indian-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Jaishankar clarified that Iran received nothing in exchange for the passage of Indian-flagged vessels, citing a 'history of dealing with each other.'
He noted that 'many more' Indian-flagged ships are yet to cross the strait and that every vessel moved through individually, with no 'blanket arrangement' with Iran.
The development came after Iran allowed two India-flagged LPG carriers to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, following a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The Strait of Hormuz has been impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with Iran targeting US and Israeli vessels, affecting the passage of vessels from several other countries, including India.
