Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions?

Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.

Published on RocksNews: 6 Nov 2026, 06:50 UTC
Updated: 6 Nov 2026, 06:50 UTC
Language: English

Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions? — Why is Iran exempting India, China, Qatar, Iraq from Hormuz restrictions? — Image credit: Al Jazeera English

Tehran says ships from four countries can cross Hormuz freely, but analysts say the deals carry political risks.

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