Fate of Pertamina Ships After Strait of Hormuz Opens: Indonesian Foreign Ministry: Government Continues to Monitor

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) is continuing to closely monitor developments in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran (KBRI) is maintaining coordination with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Iranian authorities regarding the security of passage for two Pertamina ships that are still detained in the Arabian Gulf. “The Indonesian government will continue to closely monitor developments in the region, including the Strait of Hormuz, through coordination with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran as well as relevant authorities and partners,” explained Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yvonne Mewengkang, quoted from Kompas.com, Saturday (18/4/2026). This is because that narrow waterway is a vital trade route that affects global economic stability. “This development is a positive signal for de-escalation efforts and supports the smooth operation of safe and open international shipping,” she said. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with relevant parties, continues to strive for the Pertamina ships, namely Gamsunoro and VLCC Pride, to soon pass through the Strait of Hormuz. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz has been declared open,” she explained, quoted from CNN, Friday (17/4/2026). The commercial shipping route is open 100 percent for the next 10 days in accordance with the ceasefire period. “A great and brilliant day for the world,” explained Trump, quoted from The Guardian, Friday (17/4/2026). Trump also claimed that Iran has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment without the US having to pay compensation costs. However, the US Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is still being carried out as a guarantee that transactions with Iran are 100 percent completed.