Iranian Navy Guided Indian Tanker Through Hormuz On Pre-Approved Route: Report

Last Updated:March 21, 2026, 21:28 IST

Iranian officials took details of the ship's flag, name, origin and destination ports and the nationality of crew members before guiding the vessel.

The Iranian Navy guided an Indian liquefied petroleum gas tanker through the Strait of Hormuz last week, allowing the vessel to pass on a pre-approved route following diplomatic engagement by New Delhi, a senior officer onboard the ship told Bloomberg.

The unnamed officer said that his ship was one of two Indian vessels that made the crossing. His account suggests Tehran is operating what amounts to a selective traffic control system through the strait- permitting safe passage for vessels from friendly nations while leaving others at risk of attack.

During the crossing, the ship was in radio contact with the Iranian Navy throughout. Iranian officials took details of the ship’s flag, name, origin and destination ports and the nationality of crew members- all of whom were Indian- before guiding the vessel on an agreed course.

Martin Kelly, head of advisory at EOS Risk Group, said as per the report, “It seems that Iran is allowing select vessels to transit Hormuz after verification which takes place during the ships’ transit inside Iranian waters. While ships are being allowed to transit, it is mostly only to the benefit of Iran."

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