'Friendly nations' only: Iran allows India, Pakistan, 3 other countries to use Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-26 - 04:39

Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations like India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan. This comes as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an end to the conflict and the reopening of the vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial oil route, and its volatility impacts global energy flows amid regional tensions.