Islamabad: In a significant development during the tense situation, Iran has allowed 20 Pakistani-flagged ships to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which Pakistan has termed as a positive diplomatic move.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar announced that Iran has given this permission as a constructive step, which will enable the use of Pakistan’s maritime route.
Sources say that under this approval, two Pakistani-flagged ships will be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz daily, which is a significant development in trade and energy supply in the region.
The move comes at a time when tensions between Iran and other countries over the Strait of Hormuz and the closure of shipping lanes have had a profound impact on global trade, especially energy supplies. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important trading waters, through which more than 20% of the world’s crude oil and LNG pass.
According to Pakistani officials, this approval is important for Pakistan’s energy security and the protection of maritime trade, while it is also being seen as a means of diplomatic cooperation and confidence-building in the region.
Analysts say that although the fear of a complete closure still persists, such measures could increase the chances of reducing tensions and securing global trade routes.
