VOI World/ Desk
India welcomed the US-Iran peace understanding and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval saying the development could strengthen energy security and ease supply bottlenecks affecting key commodities.
Speaking at the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in New Delhi, Doval said the situation was being viewed with “cautious optimism” and expressed hope that the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran would hold. He said freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz would improve the regional economy and support global energy supplies.
The reopening comes after weeks of uncertainty in West Asia, during which fears of disruptions to one of the world’s busiest energy corridors had raised concerns over oil and fertiliser supplies. Doval said the move would help remove supply chain bottlenecks and address shortages in sectors such as chemicals and fertilisers.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, 11 India-bound ships have already transited the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran understanding was reached. The MEA also said that 10 Indian-flagged vessels remain in the Persian Gulf region, with two more having recently arrived there.
Addressing the BRICS meeting, Doval also highlighted the growing challenge posed by geopolitical uncertainties, economic pressures and disruptive technologies. He said conventional institutions were increasingly struggling to respond to evolving security threats, while emphasising the importance of multilateral cooperation.
India welcomes the US-Iran peace deal as a positive step for energy security and trade, even as officials continue to monitor developments in the region with caution.
