By Nazir Siyal

KARACHI: Iranian Consul General Akbar Eisa Zadeh has stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for Pakistani vessels.

He told media that ships carrying crude oil or gas can pass through the Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with the Government of Iran.

He added that vessels from Pakistan, along with several other countries, are allowed to transit through the Strait.

The Iranian Consul General further stated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed only to the United States, Israel, and their allies.

He emphasized that, except for countries involved in aggression, the Strait remains open for international trade.

It is worth noting that a Pakistani tanker has recently become the latest vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while staying close to Iran’s coastline.

According to the American publication Bloomberg, the Pakistani-flagged ship “Karachi” passed through a narrow channel between Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands on Sunday, then proceeded along the coast toward the Gulf of Oman.

The vessel, en route to Pakistan, is carrying over 80 million liters of oil.