India says reports of its ships passing through Strait of Hormuz are premature

The Indian government has responded to reports that Indian-flagged tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials called the reports 'premature' and declined to comment further.

Separately, India's foreign minister has said that talks with Iran are ongoing and are aimed at helping secure the shipping route through the strait. The government expressed hope that these discussions will ease the passage for Indian ships.