Pertamina Ship Detained in Strait of Hormuz, DPR Member: Latest Info Indicates Positive Response from Iran
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Deputy Chairman of DPR Commission I Dave Laksono stated that, based on the latest information he received, Iranian authorities have given a positive response regarding the Pertamina ship detained in the Strait of Hormuz.
“The latest information indicates a positive response from Iranian authorities, and the process has now entered the technical and operational stage to ensure that Indonesian ships can pass through safely as soon as possible,” Dave told Kompas.com on Friday night (27/3/2026).
Dave said that DPR Commission I views the situation facing Pertamina ships in the Strait of Hormuz with full attention and optimism.
He believes that through intensive diplomacy and constructive communication, the Indonesian Government can ensure that those ships can soon continue their voyage safely.
“This concerns broader national interests, particularly in maintaining energy resilience and supply stability for the public,” he said.
According to him, the government needs to emphasise that Indonesian ships are not involved in the conflict in the region, so the right to peaceful passage must be guaranteed in accordance with international law.
“We also encourage strengthening diplomatic communication, both bilaterally and through multilateral channels, including with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This is important to ensure that Indonesia’s interests as a non-hostile country are respected,” Dave said.
Meanwhile, Dave hopes that with intensive diplomacy and full support from all parties, the Pertamina ships can soon exit the Strait of Hormuz.
“And return to carrying out their duties to support the national energy needs,” he said.
It was previously reported that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia revealed that Indonesia is still continuously negotiating with Iranian parties so that two Pertamina-owned tankers can pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
“We are still communicating continuously. It is indeed not easy for us to figure out how to get our ships out of the Strait of Hormuz,” Bahlil said at the Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, Jakarta, on Friday (27/3/2026).
Iran is still blockading shipping access in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict with the United States (US) and Israel in the region.
Only ships from certain countries are now allowed to pass.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route that channels around one-fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply.