Iran allows 6 Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships to pass through Hormuz: Ambassador

Iran’s ambassador to Dhaka, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, has said that Tehran has granted permission for six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. There is no problem for Bangladeshi fuel vessels to navigate through this route.

He made this statement today, Wednesday, while responding to journalists’ questions at a press conference held at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka. The press conference was organised by the embassy regarding the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Ambassador Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi said that Iran has allowed six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The Bangladesh government had requested permission for these vessels to pass through the strait and informed Tehran about the six ships. Iran’s National Security Council has approved assistance for these vessels. Tehran had initially been unable to identify the ships due to the lack of detailed information provided in advance.

“We asked the Bangladesh government to provide detailed specifications of the ships. We received those last week, and work is ongoing. There is no problem for Bangladeshi vessels to operate. We will provide full cooperation in this regard,” he said.

In response to another question, the ambassador said Iran is observing the situation arising from the energy crisis in Bangladesh. As a friendly country, Iran is attentive to ensuring that Bangladesh does not face an energy shortage. In that context, Iran will continue to allow Bangladeshi vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi also informed that 180 Bangladeshis who were stranded in Iran have already returned home. Those who are still there will receive all kinds of assistance from Iran if they wish to return.

Ambassador Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi commented that US President Donald Trump is now looking for a way out of the war with Iran. He said Iran did not initiate any attack; rather, the United States and Israel started the war. However, even before a month has passed, Trump is now seeking an exit route.

He further said that the previous US president had not fallen into the trap of Zionist Israel, but the current president has. Now, the US president is making different statements in the morning, afternoon, and night regarding the war.

He added that while peace talks were ongoing in Oman and efforts were being made to find a solution, the United States initiated the war. Iran, he said, has become involved in the conflict in self-defense.