In a significant diplomatic move, India has decided to steer clear of the US-led military coalition in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite President Donald Trump’s public call for countries like India and China to deploy warships to secure the vital maritime corridor, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on Monday that Delhi has no plans to join any foreign naval alliance. Instead, India has established a direct line of communication with Tehran to safeguard its commercial interests.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that while discussions are happening globally, India has not held any bilateral talks with the US on this specific issue. Following direct conversations between PM Narendra Modi, EAM S. Jaishankar, and the Iranian leadership, the results have been immediate. Two Indian LPG tankers, ‘Shivalik’ and ‘Nandadevi,’ recently crossed the Strait of Hormuz without any hindrance, proving the efficacy of Delhi’s independent diplomacy.

India emphasized that its relationship with Iran is historic and rooted in long-standing friendship rather than transactional politics. Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia involving the US and Israel, India has called for restraint and a return to diplomacy, respecting the sovereignty of all nations. While the Indian Navy remains vigilant to protect its flagged vessels, Delhi’s refusal to align with a multilateral force signals its strategic autonomy in a volatile global landscape.