Iran grants safe passage to 20 Pakistani vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran allowed 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on X, Qazinform News Agency reports.

Straight of Hormuz
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"I am pleased to share a great news that the Government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; two ships will cross the Strait daily. This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation. It is a harbinger of peace and will help usher stability in the region. This positive announcement marks a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction. Dialogue, diplomacy, and such confidence-building measures are the only way forward," he wrote.

As Qazinform News Agency previously reported, Iran has implemented tighter oversight on oil tankers in Hormuz. 

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