Eleven India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEA
Eleven India-bound vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States (US) and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the recent conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said shipping movement through the strategic waterway has continued following the agreement signed on June 17. Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (June 23, 2026)https://t.co/KAE3SJlfBJ — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 23, 2026 “Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India-bound vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz,” Jaiswal said. According to the MEA, the vessels that crossed the Strait of Hormuz include three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, each carrying more than 285,000 metric tonnes of crude oil. The list also includes one foreign-flagged LPG carrier, one foreign-flagged crude oil tanker and six foreign-flagged bulk carriers transporting fertilizer cargo destined for India. The movement of these vessels is significant as the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most …









