Exclusive-As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say

Iran has requested India release three tankers seized in February as part of diplomatic negotiations for safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The tankers were seized by Indian authorities near Indian waters over allegations of concealed identities and involvement in illegal ship-to-ship transfers. The talks reflect broader geopolitical tensions involving maritime security in the Persian Gulf.