An Indian-flagged LNG tanker, the Disha, transits the Strait of Hormuz after more than three months in the Persian Gulf, as a US-Iran agreement eases tensions and signals a potential reopening of the strategic waterway. NDTV and the Indian outlets report that the vessel’s movement follows announcements tied to the deal, with the timing also coinciding with US President Donald Trump saying oil-laden ships have begun passing through the strait as part of the understanding between Washington and Tehran.
Mint reports that Disha safely transits and later exits the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, becoming the first Indian-flagged LNG vessel to leave the conflict-affected area in over three months. Free Press Journal adds details from Indian shipping officials, saying the tanker is managed by a Shipping Corporation of India-led consortium and carries about 62,370 metric tonnes of LNG, having loaded cargo from Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal around March 1.
All accounts emphasize that while early signs of renewed activity appear, overall traffic in the region remains limited and market participants wait for further clarity as the agreement is formalized and regional security conditions stabilize.
