INTERNATIONAL — March 29, 2026
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Praises Iran's Permission for 20 Pakistani Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran allowed 20 Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after threatening closure amid a US-Israeli attack, prompting praise from Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, who reposted the statement on Trump's Truth Social. Oil prices surged in the US but remained stable in Pakistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
Amid heightened tensions following a US-Israeli attack on Iran, Tehran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to Washington and Tel Aviv. The threat led to unprecedented rises in oil prices in the United States.
Iran subsequently granted permission for 20 ships flying the Pakistani flag to pass through the strait.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar described Iran's action as a "positive, constructive, praiseworthy innovation and a step towards peace." Dar reposted the message on US President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform.
Oil prices in Pakistan have not yet risen as a result of the tensions.
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Reliability assessment
Single source provides direct, on-record attribution from named high official Muhammad Ishaq Dar (Deputy PM and Foreign Minister) with concrete, checkable details including the specific statement, 20 ships, and repost on Trump's Truth Social.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hurriyat: Phrases like 'Pakistani officials have always traded their country and people for America's interests' and 'Pakistan is betraying Iran and its own people for America's gains' introduce speculative accusations of treason and national betrayal, framing reported events with strong opinionated suspicion and advocacy against the government.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Iran will allow 20 more Pakistani ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister said Saturday, calling the move “a harbinger of peace”
- Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz — <strong>Islamabad praised the agreement as a "welcome and constructive gesture"</strong>" by Iran that "deserves appreciation."washingtonexaminer.com
Iran allows 20 Pakistani ships to sail through Strait of Hormuz — Islamabad praised the agreement as a "welcome and constructive gesture" by Iran
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar hailed Iran’s decision to allow 20 Pakistani-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz
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