India has emerged as one of the few major economies to secure reliable oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz without joining the US-led military effort against Iran. New Delhi’s approach — direct negotiation with Tehran combined with studied neutrality — represents a textbook case of non-aligned diplomacy in action.
At least two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the strait safely after Iranian authorization. India’s ambassador to Iran confirmed that “some vessels” had been granted passage, without specifying numbers.
The strategy reflects India’s balancing act: maintaining strong defense ties with the US and Israel while preserving energy security through Iranian cooperation. India receives approximately 15% of its oil imports via the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Modi’s government has avoided public statements on the war, a silence that diplomatic sources describe as deliberate. “India’s position is that this is not our war, and we will not let it become our crisis,” said a senior Indian diplomat quoted by Reuters.
