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        "id": 1689563,
        "msgid": "indonesia-still-negotiating-with-iran-to-allow-two-pertamina-ships-to-pass-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-1776700249",
        "date": "2026-04-20 21:50:00",
        "title": "Indonesia Still Negotiating with Iran to Allow Two Pertamina Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz",
        "author": "Erlangga Djumena",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is actively negotiating with Iranian authorities to enable two Pertamina International Shipping tankers, VLCC Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, to traverse the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed it on 19 April 2026. The Pertamina Pride carries light crude oil essential for domestic energy needs, while Gamsunoro transports third-party cargo, with both vessels currently detained in the Arabian Sea. Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasised ongoing coordination with the Foreign Ministry, prioritising safety and geopolitical sensitivities, as Pertamina monitors the dynamic situation closely.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The government is still negotiating with\nIranian authorities to allow two tankers owned by PT Pertamina\nInternational Shipping (PIS) to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The two\ntankers currently detained in the Arabian Sea are VLCC Pertamina Pride\nand Gamsunoro. VLCC Pertamina Pride is transporting a supply of crude\noil (light crude oil) to meet domestic energy needs, while the Gamsunoro\nvessel is serving third-party consumer cargo. Energy and Mineral\nResources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that communication is\ncontinuously being conducted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral\nResources together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs towards Iranian\nauthorities. However, he declined to provide further details on the\nprogress of the Indonesian government\u2019s negotiations with Iran.\nAccording to him, there are several matters that indeed cannot be\nconveyed widely to the public regarding the communication between the\ntwo parties. \u201cBecause not everything has to be conveyed to the public.\nThis is about geopolitics in conditions like this. We can be open, but\ndon\u2019t be too open,\u201d he said. Acting Corporate Secretary of Pertamina\nInternational Shipping, Vega Pita, stated that with the development of\nthe Strait of Hormuz being closed again by Iran on Sunday (19\/4\/2026),\nthe company\u2019s two ships have not yet been able to move out of the area.\n\u201cThe two PIS ships are currently still in the Arabian Gulf and have not\nbeen able to cross the Strait of Hormuz. PIS continues to monitor very\nclosely the developments of the highly dynamic situation in the Strait\nof Hormuz,\u201d Vega said in an official statement on Sunday (19\/4\/2026). He\nemphasised that the company continues to conduct intensive coordination\nwith various related parties, including ministries and relevant\nauthorities, while preparing safe navigation plans. \u201cThe top priority is\nthe safety of all crew members, the security of the ships, and their\ncargo. We hope that conditions in that route will soon improve and\nbecome conducive so that the Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro ships can\npromptly continue their voyage safely,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-still-negotiating-with-iran-to-allow-two-pertamina-ships-to-pass-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-1776700249",
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