Question : ASSISTANCE SOUGHT BY IRAN FOR OIL TANKERS



(a) whether Iran has sought India`s help to safeguard trade transisting oil tankers in the Perisan Gulf and the Indian Ocean;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the Government`s reaction thereto?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS ( SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR )

(a): No, Sir.

(b) & (c): Do not arise in view of (a) above.