KUALA LUMPUR — Clearance for six Malaysian vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz will be granted in stages, Iran’s Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi said today.
“We will let the ships pass through one by one,” he said, speaking to Bernama on the sidelines of the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026 on Tuesday.
The development follows the successful passage of one Malaysian-owned vessel, which has already received safe clearance and is now on its way to Pengerang Port in Johor.
The progress comes after direct negotiations between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on March 26, according to Bernama.
The diplomatic engagement was initiated after seven Malaysian ships became caught in the wider regional fallout from continued military strikes on Iranian territory by the United States and Israel since late February.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, handling about 20% of global crude oil and gas flows. The ongoing conflict has significantly disrupted shipping movements through the waterway and driven up global energy prices.
Iran has also reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe passage for vessels from non-hostile nations, including Malaysia. – April 7, 2026