Iran Allows Malaysian Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has permitted oil tankers from several countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, including Malaysia. Unfortunately, Indonesia has not received the same treatment, with Pertamina’s ships still detained to date.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that this decision resulted from talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and other regional countries.

In a speech broadcast on television, Anwar thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for allowing Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

“We are now in the process of freeing the Malaysian oil tanker and the involved workers so they can continue their journey home,” Anwar stated, quoted from Reuters on Thursday (26/3/2026).

Anwar admitted to having spoken with Iran and other countries as an effort to facilitate peace in the Middle East.

“But this is not easy, because Iran feels it has been repeatedly deceived and finds it difficult to accept steps towards peace without clear and binding security guarantees for their country,” Anwar Ibrahim remarked.

As is known, Iran has begun allowing ships from certain countries to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The permitted ships must originate from countries considered friendly. Five countries have been given the green light: Russia, China, India, Pakistan, and Iraq.