Tehran permits friendly states safe passage as US-Israel-Iran conflict enters its 27th day
Iran has granted passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to friendly nations, including India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan. The announcement, confirmed by the Iranian Consulate in Mumbai citing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, marks a significant diplomatic signal amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict now in its 27th day.
Iran had previously maintained that the strait was not fully closed only restricted for nations actively opposing Tehran. Allied countries are being permitted transit under specified conditions.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have shot down a US F/A-18 fighter jet over the Indian Ocean near its southern coastline. The claim, amplified by viral videos on social media, was swiftly and categorically denied by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The opening of the strait carries substantial economic relief for India, which imports nearly 85% of its oil, with 55–60% sourced from Gulf nations. Daily domestic consumption stands at approximately 5 million barrels. With the passage now secured, supply disruptions ease, oil prices which had surged past $100 per barrel are expected to stabilise, and shipping insurance costs, which had spiked 2–3 times, are projected to fall.
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