Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for India, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave the good news amid the Middle East war

The Strait of Hormuz has opened to friendly countries, including India. Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to friendly countries, including India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan.

Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for India, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave the good news amid the Middle East war.

Amid Middle East tensions, India has received significant news regarding oil and gas supplies. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for Iran's allies, including India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan. This news is a significant relief for India and other countries, as the ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has led to an energy crisis in many countries.

What did Iran say on the Strait of Hormuz?

The Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai posted a post on the social media platform X. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that they have allowed friendly countries, including China, Russia, India, Iraq and Pakistan, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

This isn't the first time Iran has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened. Previously, Iran has stated that the route is open to all countries other than the United States, Israel, and their allies. During the conflict, oil and gas shipments have begun arriving in India via this route.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for

In light of the growing global energy crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Iran to open the Strait of Damascus to prevent further deterioration. He also warned Iran that a prolonged closure would disrupt supplies of oil, gas, and other fertilizers, impacting the global economy.

Appeal to stop war

Guterres urged not only Iran but also the US and Israel to end the war soon. In a post on the social media platform X, he wrote, "My message to the US and Israel is that the time has come to end this war. Because this escalating tension is causing increasing human suffering." With profound implications for the global economy, he warned that the conflict could be a threat to the world economy. Civilian casualties are also occurring. He also urged Iran to stop attacking countries not involved in the war. It is believed that Iran announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to friendly nations only after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged it.

It should be noted that on February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel jointly launched airstrikes on Iran. This marked the beginning of the war, after which Iran also attacked several countries. This tension continues today, the 27th day. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz because of the attacks by the US and Israel.