Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:10am on 26 Mar 2026,Thursday India Global
Iran announced selective access through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing vessels from five “friendly” nations, including India, to pass amid ongoing conflict. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said ships from Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iraq are also permitted safe transit after coordination. However, vessels linked to the US, Israel, and allied Gulf states remain restricted. Iran emphasised the strait is not fully closed but controlled based on geopolitical alignment. The move highlights Tehran’s leverage over a critical global oil route while signalling preferential access, raising concerns about selective disruptions to global energy flows. (PC: India Today)
