Trending Now - Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Japanese and Indian Ships

WHO:

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi

Japanese-related ships

Indian LNG tanker and its crew

WHAT:

Iran is prepared to allow Japanese-related ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

A senior officer onboard an LPG vessel reported that the ship was given permission to pass through the strait by Iran.

Discussions have begun between Iran and Japan regarding the transit of vessels.

WHERE:

Strait of Hormuz

Persian Gulf

Japan and India (involved in discussions)

WHEN:

Discussions were mentioned to have started on March 17th, 2026, during a phone call.

The interview with Abbas Araghchi was reported on March 19th, 2026.

WHY:

Toshimitsu Motegi expressed concern over the large number of Japanese-related ships stopped in the Persian Gulf and requested Iran to ensure their safety.

HOW:

Negotiations took place between Tehran and New Delhi regarding the passage of the Indian LNG tanker.

(UPDATED March 21, 2026 17:03 UTC)

Iran has announced its readiness to allow Japanese-related ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following discussions that began last Monday between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. A senior officer on an LPG vessel confirmed that permission was granted for the ship to pass through the strait, addressing concerns raised by Motegi about the safety of Japanese vessels in the Persian Gulf. Additionally, negotiations are underway between Tehran and New Delhi regarding the passage of an Indian LNG tanker and its crew.