India, April 5 -- With Indian-flagged LPG carrier Green Sanvi crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Gujarat's deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi hailed the development as 'one more victory for Indian diplomacy'.

Responding to his remark on X, the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai underlined the deep-rooted ties between the two sides, saying India, and Gujarat in particular, holds a cherished place in their shared history, having welcomed people from Iran centuries ago.

The diplomatic exchange comes amid heightened tensions in the West Asia region, even as Indian energy shipments continue to navigate the crucial maritime route. Green Sanvi, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of LPG cargo, is the eighth Indian carrier to...