The Iranian Navy granted direct passage and escort to an Indian LPG tanker through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and New Delhi, according to crew testimony cited by on Saturday.
A senior officer aboard the vessel reported that Iran provided explicit authorization for the transit, marking a concrete example of negotiated corridor access through the blockaded waterway. The passage suggests Iran is implementing selective transit policies favored for certain trading partners and cargo types, particularly LNG and essential commodities.
The development reinforces emerging patterns: Iran's blockade is not absolute but rather calibrated, allowing vessels passage when political or economic conditions warrant. For global LNG markets heavily dependent on Hormuz flows, the willingness to negotiate bilateral exceptions offers critical relief amid broader supply chain disruptions affecting energy prices worldwide.