Hormuz opens for India, 5 other friendly nations, says Iran

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that it has allowed ‘friendly nations’ like India, Pakistan, Iraq, China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the Gulf that has taken centre stage amid the ongoing Iran-US war. In an interview with Iranian state TV, Abbas Araghchi said that the Strait of Hormuz is not entirely closed, as ships belonging to several nations with whom Iran shares friendly ties were allowed to pass through. These are countries that spoke with us and coordinated with us, and this will continue in the future as well, even after the war," he added. Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai said in a post.

#Iran FM Abbas #Araghchi: We permitted passage through the Strait of #Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/RvLtiwYB4v

— Consulate General of the I.R. Iran in Mumbai (@IRANinMumbai) March 25, 2026

Araghchi also indicated that vessels linked to countries seen as adversaries or those involved in the ongoing conflict would not be allowed passage. He said ships from the United States, Israel and certain Gulf nations playing a role in the current crisis would not be given clearance to transit through the strait