India's diplomatic engagement with Iran has yielded another success as the Indian-flagged LPG carrier Green Sanvi safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. This development has been hailed by Gujarat's deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi as 'one more victory for Indian diplomacy.'
The Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai has responded to the remark, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two nations, saying India, particularly Gujarat, holds a cherished place in their shared history. The Iranian consulate emphasized that the country remains committed to strengthening friendship and cooperation, building on longstanding civilisational links.
India remains among the countries with the highest number of vessels passing through the strategically vital Hormuz Strait, underscoring New Delhi's steady diplomatic engagement with Tehran. The successful passage of multiple Indian ships has underscored the resilience of bilateral ties despite ongoing geopolitical strain.
The Iranian consulate's message comes as both sides balance strategic interests with historical goodwill. The development follows an earlier consignment of 47,000 metric tonnes of LPG that reached Gujarat's Vadinar terminal on March 28 aboard MT Jag Vasant.
Indian Navy warships have been kept on standby to assist merchant vessels, as the centre continues diplomatic engagement with Iranian authorities to secure safe passage amid the ongoing maritime blockade. All 18 Indian vessels and around 485 seafarers in the Persian Gulf are under close watch and remain safe.
