Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz

Published March 28, 2026 4:40pm ET



Iran will allow 20 more Pakistani vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister announced on Saturday.

“I am pleased to share a great news that the Government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; two ships will cross the Strait daily,” Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar posted on X.

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