India Denies Toll Payments for Strait of Hormuz Passage Amid West Asia Tensions
Amid West Asia crisis, Centre says 'no toll paid by India to Iran for crossing Strait of Hormuz'
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The Indian government has confirmed that no tolls have been paid by Indian-flagged vessels to Iranian authorities or non-state actors for crossing the Strait of Hormuz. This statement follows allegations regarding a payment made by the captain of the vessel Sanmar Herald to a person claiming to represent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- 01Indian vessels have not paid tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage.
- 02Allegations involved the captain of the Sanmar Herald vessel.
- 03The payment was supposedly made to a person claiming to represent the Iranian military.
- 04The captain reportedly fell victim to cyber criminals after the incident.
- 05The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways issued a clarification.
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The Indian government, through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), has clarified that Indian-flagged vessels have not paid any tolls to Iranian authorities or non-state actors for crossing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes in response to allegations regarding the captain of the vessel Sanmar Herald, who was said to have made a payment in US dollars to an individual claiming to represent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy for passage rights. Following the alleged payment, the captain reportedly became a victim of cyber criminals. The government's assertion aims to dispel any misconceptions regarding toll payments amid rising tensions in West Asia.
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