- By Priyanka Koul
- Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, Indian tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz have not paid any tolls to Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to New Delhi said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to block vessels making payments to the Islamic republic.
Speaking to NDTV, Mohammad Fathali confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open for Indian ships.
“You can ask the Indian government if we have charged anything up to now," Ambassador Mohammad Fathali told reporters during a briefing at Iran’s embassy.
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Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Fathali thanks the people of India for being “reliable and compassionate” and Indian govt. for facilitating in difficult times, highlighting strong mutual trust.
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“In this difficult time, we have good relations. We believe Iran and India share common interests and a common fate," he added.
The envoy said Iranian authorities were in “good contact" with their Indian counterparts to ensure smooth passage through the strategic waterway.
“We have good contact with the [Indian] government for allowing their ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
The Indian government has consistently denied paying any tolls for the safe passage of its vessels. During inter-ministerial briefings following the escalation of tensions in West Asia, officials reiterated that no such payments had been made, including for ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through the route.
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Earlier this month, India also clarified that it had held no discussions with Iran regarding the imposition of any toll.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at a press briefing, said there had been “no such discussion with Iran" regarding charges on Indian-flagged or Indian-operated vessels.
India has also stated that 15 Indian-flagged vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf amid the ongoing tensions.
Nearly half of India’s crude oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a crucial energy corridor.