Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to defuse regional tensions, Iran has granted safe passage to two Pakistani vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a possible shift in its approach to maritime movement.
The ships, Multan and P-Akili, had been delayed after Iranian forces asserted control over the vital maritime corridor, a key artery for global oil shipments.
Both vessels have now successfully crossed the strait and are heading toward Karachi, where they are expected to arrive on March 31, according to informed sources.
The Multan is transporting general cargo, while the P-Akili is carrying more than 80 million liters of crude oil.
Reports said Iranian authorities not only granted passage but also escorted the vessels until they moved beyond the most sensitive zone of the waterway.
The development comes as Islamabad intensifies diplomatic efforts, alongside Türkiye and Egypt, to help de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East.
Since the conflict erupted on February 28, this marks the second instance of Iran allowing a Pakistani vessel safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, a Pakistani oil tanker successfully crossed the route on March 16.
