What happened:
On March 12, the tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying Saudi crude, reached Mumbai Port after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first India-bound vessel to cross the route since the Iran–United States conflict began.
Why it matters:
The shipment is significant for India’s energy supplies, as the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global oil transit route affected by rising tensions in West Asia.