Iran Allows 20 Pakistani Ships Through Hormuz, Islamabad Calls It Peace Harbinger
Key Takeaways
- Iran permits Pakistani-flagged ships to pass Hormuz; reports conflict on total ships (20 vs 2).
- Two ships cross daily under the arrangement, according to Pakistan's deputy PM Ishaq Dar.
- Islamabad calls the move a harbinger of peace and meaningful step toward regional stability.
Iran Permits Pakistani Ships
Iran agreed to allow 20 ships flying the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister called it a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran.
The move is seen as a confidence-building measure amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Houthi Missiles Hit Israel
Iran-allied Houthi rebels launched missiles at Israel in their first attack since the conflict began.
Israel intercepted missiles fired from Yemen near Eilat.
Iran began allowing ships from nonhostile nations to pass through the Strait of Hormuz subject to coordination.
Diplomatic Outreach Intensifies
Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral meeting on the Middle East war.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his diplomatic efforts.
The foreign ministers of the four countries are due to meet in Islamabad.
Maritime Traffic Eases, Energy Prices Could Stabilize
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since early March.
An estimated 2,000 vessels were stranded on either side.
The opening for Pakistani-flagged ships marks the first sustained easing.
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