Iran allows more Pakistani ships transit through Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan says the step signals stability amid ongoing regional tensions. (Photo/Reuters)

The geopolitical landscape surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has experienced a minor but significant breakthrough as Iran recently authorized the passage of 20 ships under the Pakistani flag. This decision marks the first easing of maritime restrictions since the effective closure of this critical waterway in early March, triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. This movement is being viewed by international observers and regional stakeholders as a constructive confidence-building measure that could potentially pave the way for broader diplomatic engagement.

Iran has authorized 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, ending a period of total restriction.
The decision is widely regarded as a significant diplomatic gesture aimed at fostering regional stability and cooling tensions.
Diplomats from Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are preparing for a critical quadrilateral summit in Islamabad to address the conflict.
The move highlights the vital importance of the Strait of Hormuz as a global trade artery and the consequences of its prolonged closure.

Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed for weeks.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed the move on X, calling it a constructive gesture that deserves appreciation.

"It is a harbinger of peace and will help usher stability in the region," he said.

"Dialogue, diplomacy, and such confidence-building measures are the only way forward," he added.

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…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) March 28, 2026

Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral meeting on the Middle East war on Sunday.

Top diplomats of Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia are due to meet in Islamabad to discuss ongoing efforts to de-escalate heightened tensions in the Middle East as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month.

The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since early March following the escalation of the US-Israeli war with Iran on February 28.

Before the war, an average of 138 ships transited the strait daily.

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Source: TRT