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Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila
Tehran’s pledge follows Philippine talks to protect oil shipments after the strait’s disruption drove fuel prices to historic highs, officials said.
- On Thursday, April 2, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro secured a commitment from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi pledging safe, unhindered passage for Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, the Strait of Hormuz faced effective closure since early March, disrupting global energy shipping and forcing the Philippines to seek diplomatic assurances for its oil supplies.
- President Ferdinand Marcos declared a national energy emergency last week as the country of 116 million imports 98% of its crude oil from the Middle East, with Petron Corp purchasing Russian crude out of "extreme necessity."
- The Department of Foreign Affairs stated the commitment will "greatly facilitate the steady delivery of critical oil and fertilizer supplies" to the Philippines, ensuring Filipino seafarers' safety and bolstering the nation's energy security.
- Iran previously granted similar transit access to ships from China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan, positioning the Philippines among nations designated as non-belligerent in the ongoing regional conflict.
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Philippine vessels get safe passage from Iran in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
Iran to allow safe passage of Philippine ships, fuel supply through Strait of Hormuz, says Manila
The Philippines has received an assurance from Iran that it will allow the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, fuel and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, Manila's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Iran allows passage for Philippines-bound ships through Hormuz
Iran has assured the Philippines that its vessels and seafarers will be allowed safe and unhindered passage through the Strait of Hormuz — a breakthrough that Manila hopes will ease its deepening energy crisis triggered by the month-long blockade of the waterway.
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