Iran's help eyed to safeguard tankers bound for Philippines

Iran's help eyed to safeguard tankers bound for Philippines

MANILA will initiate diplomatic talks with Tehran to ensure the safe passage of fuel shipments bound for the Philippines passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route that Iran has shut down as a result of the war in the Middle East.Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to take the lead on the matter as part of efforts to safeguard the co…