88 years of service to the nation × HOMEE PAPER+ASSAMNORTH EASTNATIONALSPORTSENTERTAINMENTOPINIONLIFESTYLEVIDEOSMORE+ Login Subscribe NATIONAL Iran opens Strait of Hormuz passage to India, four nations; blocks adversaries’ ships China, Russia, Iraq & Pakistan are among five nations allowed to transit through Hormuz amid a deepening global energy crisis By The Assam Tribune – 26 Mar 2026 2:40 PM File image of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (Photo: @Patelizm/X) The Assam Tribune is now on Whatsapp. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest headlines. Tehran/New Delhi, March 26: Amid looming concerns over a potential LPG and petrol crisis triggered by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has allowed India and a number of other “friendly nations”, including China and Russia, to use the strategic waterway for commercial shipping. Also Read – Air India flight to London returns after mid-air technical issue “We have permitted certain countries that we consider friendly to pass through (Strait of Hormuz). We allowed China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan to transit,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said, according to an Iranian state-run television. Also Read – Govt to promote startup-led mining, boost mineral exploration At the same time, the Iranian foreign minister made it clear that ships linked to Iran’s adversaries will not be allowed to transit through the strategic waterway. “We are in a state of war. The region is a war zone, and there is no reason to allow the ships of our enemies and their allies to pass through. But it remains open to others,” he said. Also Read – Transgender community holds protest over new Bill in Delhi There have been growing global concerns over disruptions in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with US President Donald Trump warning Iran of severe consequences if it does not fully reopen the waterway. Also Read – 7 TN fisherman arrested by Sri Lankan Navy ; two trawlers seized Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). In the last couple of weeks, India has made diplomatic efforts focused on ending the conflict in West Asia as soon as possible and ensuring the unimpeded flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi thinks there could be serious ramifications for fuel and fertiliser security for many countries including India if the blockade of the shipping lane continues as West Asia has been a major source of India’s energy procurement. PTI Strait of Hormuz India energy security India oil imports LPG shortage West Asia war Iran-US-Israel war international news  The Assam Tribune Recommended Stories No shortage, says district admin as fuel demand soars amid panic… TMC finalises 22 candidates in Assam, keeps BJP rebels out of fray Model code of conduct: The rulebook that keeps elections fair Next Story NATIONAL Air India flight to London returns after mid-air technical issue By The Assam Tribune – 26 Mar 2026 6:04 PM Photo: @yegwave/X The Assam Tribune is now on Whatsapp. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest headlines. New Delhi, March 26: An Air India flight from Delhi to London Heathrow had to return to the national capital on Thursday afternoon after a suspected technical issue was detected mid-air. The flight, AI111, had taken off from Delhi at around 6 am and remained in the air for nearly seven hours before returning. It safely landed back in Delhi at approximately 12:30 pm. According to an Air India spokesperson, the aircraft made a precautionary return after a suspected technical issue was noticed during the journey. The airline said that the decision was taken keeping passenger safety as the top priority. The spokesperson confirmed that the aircraft landed safely in line with the airline’s strict safety standards. The plane is now undergoing detailed technical checks, which are expected to take some time before further decisions are made. Air India also expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers due to the unexpected situation. The airline said it is making all possible efforts to ensure that affected passengers can continue their journey to London at the earliest. Further details about the nature of the technical issue are awaited as inspections continue. Meanwhile, last week, an Air India flight that took off from Delhi for Canada’s Vancouver returned to the national capital after 9 hours, as the B777 Boeing version that was deployed on the route did not have clearance from Canada’s aviation regulator to fly into the country. The Air India flight with the call sign AI185 took off from Delhi with a full load of passengers at 12.18 p.m. on March 20 for Vancouver using a Boeing 777-200LR plane, even though Air India has approval from Canadian authorities only for its Boeing 777-300ER planes on this route. –IANS The Assam Tribune  The Assam Tribune Recommended Stories Similar Posts Similar Posts Air India flight to London returns after mid-air technical issue – The Assam Tribune Govt to promote startup-led mining, boost mineral exploration – The Assam Tribune Transgender community holds protest over new Bill in Delhi – The Assam Tribune 7 TN fisherman arrested by Sri Lankan Navy ; two trawlers seized – The Assam Tribune Bomb threat email causes panic at Muzaffarpur civil court; probe underway – The Assam Tribune 14 burnt alive in Andhra bus fire after collision with tipper ,PM announces Rs 2L aid – The Assam Tribune Govt clears UDAN scheme with Rs 28,840 cr to develop 100 airports – Dipti Sinha More than 1,800 top civil service posts lying vacant: Govt – The Assam Tribune Kotak Bank detects Rs 150 cr fraud at Panchkula branch, probe on – Dipti Sinha Bengaluru cop accused of harassment; audio, chats surface – The Assam Tribune Govt announces 3-year tax relief on cooperative dividends – The Assam Tribune Delhi police busted Illegal LPG racket in Sangam Vihar; 183 cylinders seized – The Assam Tribune The Assam Tribune The Premier English Daily of the North East. 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