Iran Allows Indian Tankers Exceptional Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
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Iran made an exception and allowed two Indian tankers to sail through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, breaking its ongoing blockade of maritime traffic. The decision represents a rare interruption of Iran's restrictions on shipping through the vital waterway, which serves as a crucial chokepoint for global oil transportation. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important maritime passages, with approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies passing through the narrow channel between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.