Jaishankar Denies Blanket Iran Deal for Indian Ships in Hormuz Strait
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar clarified on March 16, 2026, that no formal “blanket arrangement” exists with Iran to guarantee safe passage for all Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran war. Conflicting Reports Emerge Media claimed a March 12 diplomatic breakthrough allowing Indian oil tankers
