Iran has provided assurances to India regarding the safety of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that has seen increased tensions due to the ongoing US-Israel offensive against Tehran. The Iranian embassy in India stated that Indian vessels are 'in safe hands' and emphasized that only Iran and Oman will determine the future of the strait. India is one of the few countries permitted to transit this critical chokepoint, which is responsible for one-fifth of global oil trade. Recently, India resumed its energy engagement with Iran by purchasing its first LPG cargo since 2018, following a halt in imports due to Western sanctions. The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the strait, with opposition from China, which argues that authorizing force could escalate tensions. Meanwhile, Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iran's actions as an unlawful attempt to control navigation, prompting international support for Bahrain's resolution.