ThailandOn Wednesday, March 25, a Thai oil tanker successfully passed the Strait following diplomatic coordination with Iran. The Iranian Embassy posted on X: “When we said the Strait of Hormuz is not closed, we mean it. And for the record, friends have a special place.”ChinaOn Monday, the first Chinese-owned cargo ship was allowed passage by Iran. PakistanBetween the weekend of March 14 and 15, a Pakistan-bound tanker passed through the waterway, apparently the first Pakistani transit since the war started, reported Reuters. On Wednesday, a different Pakistan-bound tanker was not allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and was forced to reverse courses.

Source: The Telegraph March 25, 2026 10:35 UTC