Mumbai: In a notable display of Indian diplomacy, the seventh India-flagged LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, even as tensions in the region persist due to ongoing conflict.
In response, the Iranian consulate in Mumbai posted a special message on X, highlighting the historical and civilizational ties between India and Iran. “India, and Gujarat in particular, hold a cherished place in our shared history; having graciously welcomed those from our land centuries ago,” the Consulate General said. The remark likely referenced the ancient port of Lothal in Gujarat, which connected the Indus Valley civilization to the Persian coast around 4,000 years ago.
India, & #Gujarat in particular, hold a cherished place in our shared history; having graciously welcomed those from our land centuries ago.
— Consulate General of the I.R. Iran in Mumbai (@IRANinMumbai) April 4, 2026
Building on this enduring civilizational bond, we remain committed to further strengthening the ties of friendship & cooperation.#Iran https://t.co/KHruteGkY2
The statement continued: “Building on this enduring civilizational bond, we remain committed to further strengthening the ties of friendship and cooperation.”
The message came after Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi celebrated the tanker’s successful passage, tweeting: “One more ship. One more victory for Indian diplomacy.” The Green Sanvi was carrying 46,650 metric tonnes of LPG and was returning home after navigating the strategically crucial strait, which has been effectively closed by Iran since the outbreak of war.
So far, six LPG vessels have successfully reached Indian ports after transiting Hormuz, a chokepoint critical to global energy supplies, accounting for a fifth of the world’s oil needs. Meanwhile, around 17 Indian ships remain stranded west of the strait, contributing to rising global crude oil prices, hovering near $100 per barrel.
While Iran has blocked “enemy vessels” from passing through Hormuz, it has allowed ships from five “friendly nations” India, Russia, China, Iraq, and Pakistan to continue transit. Separately, Tehran has approved plans to impose a toll on vessels navigating the energy corridor.
The passage of Green Sanvi has been hailed as a Dhurandhar moment for Indian diplomacy, showcasing strategic courage and historical ties in one stroke, and reinforcing India’s resilience in global energy diplomacy.
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