New Delhi, June 23 -- Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the movement of ships through one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes has continued following the agreement signed on June 17.

"As of today, we have 10 Indian-flagged vessels which are still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, two have recently arrived there," he said.

Providing an update on shipping traffic, Mr Jaiswal added, "Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India bound v...