🇮🇷🇮🇳 Reuters reports that Iran is now demanding India release three oil tankers as part of talks to secure a safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian Coast Guard seized the three oil tankers in early February, about 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, after detecting suspicious activity within the country's Exclusive Economic Zone. Authorities suspect the vessels were involved in transshipment of oil offshore, a method often used to conceal the origin of sanctioned oil and circumvent international sanctions. Iran initially denied any direct involvement with the vessels, but is now demanding India release them.