Why Iran Allow Indian Ships To Cross Strait of Hormuz?

Shan Ali TV

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74 views • Mar 17, 2026
Welcome back to Shan Ali TV 2.0! In today's vlog, we dive deep into one of the most fascinating geopolitical realities of the Middle East: Why does Iran allow Indian commercial and naval ships to safely pass through the highly contested Strait of Hormuz, even while vessels from other nations face severe threats and blockades?

The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most critical oil chokepoint, handling roughly 20% of global oil consumption. While tensions in the region are at an all-time high, India enjoys a massive strategic advantage. But how?