India allowed three Iranian ships to dock at its ports after Tehran sought permission amid tensions in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship by the United States last week. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament on Monday that Iran had requested permission on February 28 and India granted approval the next day. Also Read Turkey says Nato air defences intercepted second Iranian missile"The Iranian side has requested permission on February 28 for three ships in the region to dock at our ports. It is the first time a senior minister has publicly confirmed that Iran had asked India to allow three of its ships to dock at Indian ports. Another Iranian warship was later allowed to dock in Sri Lanka at the eastern port of Trincomalee.

Source: The Telegraph March 09, 2026 15:41 UTC