Summary
- Pakistan helped transfer 22 Iranian crew members who had been held aboard the container ship MV Touska, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Authorities flew the crew into Pakistan overnight and will hand them over to Iranian officials.
- Pakistan coordinated the process with both Iran and the US, emphasizing its role in supporting dialogue and regional stability.
Pakistan helped transfer 22 Iranian crew members who had been held aboard the container ship MV Touska, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Authorities flew the crew into Pakistan overnight and will hand them over to Iranian officials.
Officials described the move as a confidence-building step by the United States. They also confirmed that the vessel will return to Pakistani waters for repairs before going back to its original owners. Pakistan coordinated the process with both Iran and the US, emphasizing its role in supporting dialogue and regional stability.
Tensions remain high in the region. The United States has pushed for free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran insists on maintaining control over the strategic route. The ongoing conflict has disrupted shipping, with several Iranian-linked vessels seized and strict restrictions placed on maritime traffic.
The war, which began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, has triggered retaliatory attacks and widespread destruction across the region. It has also driven up global oil prices and severely affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for energy supplies.
US President Donald Trump recently said the US may assist ships stranded in the Gulf, though Iran’s military warned foreign forces against entering the waterway.
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