
Iran has assured that Philippines-flagged ships will receive safe, unhindered and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and other Asian nations are actively seeking similar arrangements because their economies rely heavily on Middle East energy. This follows earlier Iranian statements that non-hostile vessels may transit and offers to allow Japanese-related ships, but commercial traffic remains constrained by security risks such as reported mine-laying. Regional diplomatic talks are ongoing as countries try to secure reliable oil shipments amid the disruption.
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