Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships through Strait of Hormuz

Iran agreed to allow other Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishak Dar said in his post on the X channel that “the Iranian government has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”

“Two ships will pass through the Strait every day,” he said.

Dar welcomed the decision as a “herald of peace” that would “help ensure stability in the region.”

“Dialogue, diplomacy and such confidence-building measures are the only way forward,” said the minister, who also serves as deputy prime minister. he said.

Pakistan shares a nearly 900km-long border with Iran and has emerged as a mediator amid growing fears that the US-Israeli war with Iran could continue to spill over into the wider region.

The announcement came hours before a meeting of top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt scheduled to be held in Islamabad on Sunday and Monday.

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Türkiye arrived in Pakistan’s capital on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Dar stated that he had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, in which he emphasized the need to reduce tensions and that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only valid path to permanent peace.

“Pakistan is committed to supporting all efforts aimed at restoring regional peace and stability,” the minister said. he said.