Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Iran has granted permission for Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway recently disrupted by regional tensions. In a televised address on Thursday, Anwar expressed gratitude to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for providing early clearance to Malaysian vessels.
The Prime Minister stated that the government is now working to secure the release of Malaysian oil tankers and their crew members so they can continue their journey home. The announcement comes as Malaysia faces disruptions to energy supplies due to the effective closure of the strait by Tehran amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
Anwar did not specify how many vessels have been cleared or the conditions under which passage has been granted. The Strait of Hormuz normally facilitates the transport of approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, making its status a critical concern for global energy markets.
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Iran has stated the Strait is open to ships not aligned with the United States or Israel. Maritime intelligence company Windward reported that five ships were tracked transiting the strait on Wednesday, a sharp decline from the average of 120 vessels per day before the war.
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