He highlighted the significant reduction in crude oil transported via the route, which has dropped from 22 million barrels per day before the West Asia conflict to only 0.5 million barrels at present.

Tewari pointed out, “The fundamental point is that Turkey is taking the initiative–as are Egypt and China; furthermore, reports have emerged over the past few months indicating that certain meetings have taken place in Pakistan. But what initiative is the government taking, from a diplomatic standpoint, regarding the potential loss of access to the Strait of Hormuz? Before February 28, 22 million barrels of crude oil per day used to flow through that route, a figure that has now plummeted to 0.5 million barrels.”

He urged the Indian government to clarify what steps are being taken to restore throughput through the Strait, stating, “A significant portion of this oil is still being directed to China, while Pakistan has secured certain concessions. Meanwhile, India has received only two or three tankers. Yet, consider the stark contrast: from 22 million barrels per day, the volume has now dropped to a mere 0.5 million barrels per day. The Government of India must clarify what steps it is taking to ensure the continued accessibility of the Strait of Hormuz.”

Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a draft resolution on Friday (local time) proposed by Bahrain. The resolution seeks to authorise member states to use “all defensive means necessary” to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, CNN reported.

This proposal arises amid escalating tensions surrounding maritime security and significant disruptions to energy trade caused by the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy transportation.