India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) says maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with 11 India-bound vessels successfully crossing the strategic waterway since the signing of a ceasefire-focused Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States.
Speaking at a weekly briefing on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India continues to closely monitor shipping activity in the region amid ongoing security concerns.
“We have ten Indian-flagged vessels still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, we have two Indian ships which have crossed from this side into the Persian Gulf. Since the signing of the MoU, eleven India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz,” Jaiswal said.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, serving as a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Disruptions in the waterway have raised concerns about energy supplies and international trade since the outbreak of hostilities earlier this year.
The update comes after the United States and Iran signed an MoU last week aimed at reducing tensions and creating a 60-day diplomatic window to negotiate a broader agreement. The understanding followed months of military confrontation that disrupted shipping routes and contributed to volatility in global energy markets.
Although navigation through the Strait was reopened under the preliminary agreement, uncertainty returned over the weekend after Iranian authorities announced restrictions following Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
Despite those concerns, commercial shipping activity has increased in recent days. Maritime tracking data indicates that vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually returning to normal levels as operators regain confidence in the route’s security.
According to commodity analytics firm Kpler, at least 36 resource carriers transited the Strait on Monday, one of the busiest days recorded since the conflict began in February.
India has consistently called for safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, given the route’s importance for the country’s energy imports and international trade.
Officials say the government remains in close contact with shipping operators and continues to monitor developments in the Gulf region as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran move forward.
