Iran Dialogue Securing Hormuz Tanker Passage, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has advocated direct dialogue with Tehran as the most effective way to resume maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as India seeks to safeguard its energy security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

In an interview with the Financial Times UK, the Union Minister said New Delhi



is currently engaging with Iran to facilitate the reopening of the crucial waterway, which handles nearly 20 per cent of global oil trade.

He noted that the discussions are “already yielding some results,” suggesting that India finds it more effective to “reason and coordinate” with Tehran rather than disengage.