Power ShiftSunday, March 15, 2026

Iran Bars US and Israeli Ships From Strait of Hormuz, Allows Limited Transit

Sourced from 5 publications

•Iran's Foreign Minister said all nations except the US and Israel may transit the Strait of Hormuz, per the New York Post.
•Bloomberg reports most commercial traffic through the strait is paralyzed, while Iranian-linked supertankers continue operating for China.
•Two Indian LPG carriers with 92,700 metric tonnes of cargo transited the strait Saturday, according to Hindustan Times.
•Iranian ambassador Fathali confirmed selective passage for some vessels amid the regional conflict, as reported by The Hindu.
•India is in active diplomatic contact with key players to secure transit for additional vessels through the waterway.

Sources

Iran Supertanker Pushes Through Strait for China

Bloomberg

We have allowed some ships: Iranian envoy Fathali on passage of vessels via Stra...

The Hindu

Any country except for US and Israel can pass through Strait of Hormuz, Iranian...

New York Post

Iran-US conflict : India in touch with key players for transit of more vessels

hindustantimes

Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera

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