Iran will allow 20 ships through Strait of Hormuz in ‘meaningful step toward peace’ | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBryony GoochSaturday 28 March 2026 20:01 GMTCENTCOM releases footage of strikes against Iranian vessels 'harassing' global tradePakistan’s deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar says Iran will allow 20 more vessels flying under a Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Mr Dar said on social media: “I am pleased to share a great news that the Government of Iran has agreed to allow 20 more ships under the Pakistani flag to pass through the Strait of Hormuz; two ships will cross the Strait daily.”“This is a welcome and constructive gesture by Iran and deserves appreciation. It is a harbinger of peace and will help usher stability in the region,” he continued. “This positive announcement marks a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction. Dialogue, diplomacy, and such confidence-building measures are the only way forward.”On Saturday, Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched missiles at Israel in their first attack since the current Middle East conflict broke out. Their involvement risks broadening and prolonging the war which has entered its fifth week.Thousands of US soldiers arrived in the Middle East Friday aboard the American warship USS Tripoli amid reports that President Donald Trump is considering sending thousands more troops to the conflict despite insisting the war has been won.In fullIran-US war latest: Assault ship carrying thousands of American marines arrives in Middle EastThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in