'India Is Our Friend': Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fatali Makes BIG Statement On Indian Ships In Strait Of Hormuz

New Delhi: Following the joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, a global energy crisis has been steadily escalating. As a major energy importer, India, too, remains unaffected by this situation. Against this backdrop, Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fatali has shared some good news regarding the ships currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that news regarding the provision of a safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to arrive within the next two to three hours. The Ambassador emphasized that India is a friend of Iran and that both nations share common values.

What did Iran's Ambassador to India say?

Speaking to the media, Fatali remarked that it is Iran's firm belief that both India and Iran share common interests regarding the region. When asked about the provision of a safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Fatali replied, "Yes, you will hear this news very soon; I believe you will receive this information within the next 2 to 3 hours. India is our friend, and we believe that both our nations share common interests in this region."

He further added, "This is a difficult time for us. For this very reason, the Government of India extends its assistance to us, and we, in turn, must assist the Government of India. This is because both nations share common values ​​and common interests. As Iran's Ambassador to India, I firmly believe that we share a common vision for this region. Consequently, all Iranian officials—including the staff at the Embassy in India—have been instructed to pave the way for enhanced cooperation between the governments of Iran and India."

What did PM Modi and Iran's President Pezeshkian discuss?

Earlier, referring to the conversation held late Thursday night between Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian, Fatali stated that the two leaders had engaged in a productive and constructive dialogue. He stated, "A constructive dialogue took place between the two leaders. Both Modi and Pezeshkian share the conviction that they must make every possible effort to ensure peace. We have reiterated on multiple occasions that Iran does not seek war; however, should the necessity arise, we are fully prepared for it. We were engaged in negotiations with the United States. Regrettably, they launched an attack while these talks were still underway, thereby bringing them to an abrupt end. We are now reiterating the same stance: we do not desire war, but if the need arises, we are prepared for it."

It is noteworthy that this statement by the Iranian Ambassador comes at a time when, since the outbreak of hostilities, only one oil tanker has successfully reached India via the Strait of Hormuz, docking at the Jawahar Island Port in Mumbai. Another vessel, which was bound for the coast of Gujarat, came under attack; this incident subsequently led to an intensification of diplomatic exchanges between the two nations. According to government sources, more than two dozen ships bound for India are currently stranded in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz. The government is working in close coordination with the Iranian administration to ensure their safe return.