02/04/2026
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02/04/2026
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MANILA, Apr 2: Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers will be granted safe and unhindered passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday. The assurance was conveyed during a phone call between Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, whom the DFA described as “very productive” and focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation.
According to the DFA, Tehran pledged to ensure the “safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage” of Philippine vessels and personnel through the strategic waterway. Lazaro welcomed the development, saying it is crucial for safeguarding Filipino seafarers in the region and maintaining the country’s energy security amid ongoing tensions affecting global shipping routes.
