Iran allows Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz, but there’s a catch: Who can pass and who cannot?

Iran has exempted India, China, Iraq and Qatar from restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision could offer relief to Indian energy imports, though transit fees and security checks remain concerns. Here's why Tehran made the decision, which countries face restrictions and what the US has said.

Iran has announced that ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar can pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite continuing restrictions on one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes. The decision comes after months of disruption caused by the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. For India, which depends heavily on imported crude oil and gas, the exemption could bring some relief to shipping companies and energy suppliers.

Amir Hayat-Moghaddam, deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, confirmed the exemptions on November 3. Speaking to the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA), he said, “We have currently exempted India, China, Iraq and Qatar from transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships from........

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