India hopes for safer Strait of Hormuz transit after Oman Iran talks signal clearance

A key signal from Iran raises stakes for oil routes

India is closely monitoring signals of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after talks involving Iran and Oman. With the waterway crucial for global oil transit, Oman's mediation role is gaining prominence. India says it has faced recent diplomatic friction affecting ship movements, and reports suggest the passage of Indian vessels has slowed—making any easing particularly significant.