The tension regarding the United States, Israel, and Iran's standoff, causing problems to global shipping continue in West Asia, yet an oil tanker with a Indian flagged vessel has set sail from east of the Strait of Hormuz, giving a small amount of relief as gas lines continue to build. 

According to the port authority, Jag Prakash has moved east at about 10 mph through the strait after taking on gasoline in Oman for shipment to Africa.  The shipping activity across the Middle East has seen its shipping lanes disrupted over the past two weeks due to the continued rise in hostilities among Iran, the United States and Israel. 

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The hostilities escalated after the US bombed and did air-strike on February 28, killing Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader. The US and Israel's continuing military actions towards Iran have intensified tensions and created another level of concern regarding safe passage through the Gulf of Oman. 

Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, advised that four vessels upstream in the Gulf of Oman were caught because of issues surrounding the resumption of trading; however, Jag Prakash has now successfully transitioned. 

Currently, there are still three vessels that are waiting for their turn to proceed through the Gulf of Oman with 76 Indian seamen on board those vessels. Sinha further added that there are now 24 vessels carrying 677 Indian seamen inside the Gulf of Oman and west of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

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Meanwhile, Iran has indicated its willingness to allow safe passage for Indian vessels through the strategic waterway.

Mohammad Fathali said Iran is ready to ensure safe passage for Indian ships.

When asked by journalists in Delhi whether Iran would allow Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Fathali responded that India is considered a friend by Iran.

“Yes, because India is our friend, and you will see that happen in two or three hours,” he said, adding that the two countries share a long-standing relationship based on cooperation and trust.