The Russian-flagged Nord managed to clear the strait despite personal vessels largely avoiding the waterway for the reason that outbreak of hostilities.
While long-term peace negotiations stall between the two sides, Tehran has this week targeted its diplomatic efforts on cementing its relationship with Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted an Iranian delegation in St Petersburg on Monday, the place Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed their “strategic relationship”.
Putin instructed Araghchi that the Iranian folks had been “courageously fighting” for his or her sovereignty within the face of American and Israeli stress, Russian state-run information company Tass reported.
Araghchi shared pictures on X exhibiting him smiling and shaking fingers with Putin and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
He wrote: “Recent events have evidenced the depth and strength of our strategic partnership.
“As our relationship continues to develop, we’re grateful for solidarity and welcome Russia’s help for diplomacy.”
