Iran’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, announced that Iranian authorities will allow Bangladeshi oil tankers to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz. He made the statement on Friday in Dhaka while speaking to journalists during an event. The envoy said he had discussed the matter with Iranian officials after Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the energy minister requested permission for the tankers to operate amid the country’s fuel shortage.

The ambassador explained that Iran is ready to ensure safe passage for Bangladeshi vessels carrying energy supplies so that the people of Bangladesh do not face further difficulties. His remarks come as Iran has restricted ship movements through the strategic waterway following attacks by the United States and Israel, which disrupted global energy shipments.

Although Iran has allowed limited passage for some countries’ oil vessels, overall navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted due to the ongoing conflict, keeping global fuel markets unstable.