New Delhi, April 6 -- As the United States continue to batter Iran with Tehran keeping the vital trade channel - Strait of Hormuz - shut, two Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-hit Hormuz. Officials have said that Green Sanvi and Green Asha are headed for Indian ports even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday.

While LPG vessel Green Sanvi is carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG, Green Asha is carrying 15,500 tonnes of cargo. Sanvi will reach the Indian port on April 7, Asha is scheduled to touch Indian coast on April 9, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, said at a press briefing.

As many as 16 vessels are still stranded at the channe...