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Thailand Says It Reached Deal with Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

Published March 28, 2026, 07:07
Thailand Says It Reached Deal with Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

Thailand has announced that it has reached an agreement with Iran to allow the safe passage of Thai oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement comes at a time of increased concern over navigation safety in the region, due to tensions in the Middle East and the effective disruption of shipping through the Strait. The Thai Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, assured that the agreement will help alleviate concerns about fuel supplies to the country. This agreement is considered important for Thailand's energy security, which relies heavily on oil imports from the Middle East. The safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz is vital to the global economy, as a significant percentage of the world's oil trade passes through it.