Iran’s Envoy to India: Positive Talks Underway for Indian Vessels' Transit Through Strait of Hormuz

Tehran - BORNA - Ambassador Mohammad Fathali stated: "There are good contacts underway regarding the transit of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz."

Quoted by Reuters, Fathali further asserted Iran's position in the global energy market, stating, "Iran has oil and is ready to sell it to anyone who wants to buy it."

In a related development, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially declined to join Donald Trump’s aggressive blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Observers note that joining such a move could exacerbate economic suffering for the British public by significantly driving up fuel costs.

Responding to Trump’s recent threats against Iran, Prime Minister Starmer declared: "Whatever the pressure may be, Britain will not enter a war with Iran. We do not support the blockade."

The British Prime Minister’s remarks follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to prevent ships from entering or exiting the key waterway of the Strait of Hormuz—an action expected to send oil prices soaring once markets open.

According to The Guardian, Trump announced his alleged naval blockade after the Iran-U.S. negotiations in Pakistan concluded without a deal. Without providing further details, Trump claimed that other nations would "participate" in this blockade.

The current situation highlights a growing rift between Washington and its traditional allies in London, as the UK prioritizes regional stability and domestic economic interests over Trump’s escalatory maritime policies.

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