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Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
No plans to close Strait of Hormuz, regional trade route protected, says Iranian envoy to Malaysia
Trade passage through the Strait of Hormuz will remain open as Iran seeks to deepen its economic ties with Malaysia and the Asean members. PHOTO: REUTERS No plans to close Strait of Hormuz, regional trade route protected, says Iranian envoy to Malaysia - Trade passage through the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and unaffected as Iran seeks to deepen its economic ties with Malaysia and countries in Asean , said Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi. Mr Valiollah said Iran's assurance, despite its ongoing conflict with Israel, was to protect international trade and the economic interests of South-east Asian countries, like Malaysia, as reported by Sinar Harian. He also said that Iran currently had no intention to close the key trade route and will continue to maintain security for the strait. 'Iran does not restrict any trade routes and we want this region to remain open for trade and economic cooperation with neighbouring countries, as well as external partners like Malaysia,' he said in a press conference on June 26. He added that Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently held discussions to ensure regional peace and establish a framework for trade cooperation between Malaysia and Iran. Mr Valiollah also expressed his gratitude to Malaysia for its support of Iran against Israel's recent military actions against them. 'Malaysia, as the current Asean chair, has a strong voice at the international level, including in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations, to stop Israel. 'We believe Malaysia can play a role in urging the international community to put an end to any form of Israeli aggression against any country in the region,' he said. On June 22, Iran's Parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US' airstrikes on three of Iran's major nuclear sites. The Strait of Hormuz currently provides a vital gateway for oil transportation internationally, which Malaysia is a key stakeholder of. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Iran thanks Malaysia for support during 12-day Israeli attack
KUALA LUMPUR: Iran has expressed gratitude to Malaysia for its support during the 12-day Israeli attack that began on June 13. Ambassador Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi commended Malaysia's firm stance against Israel's actions, which he described as violations of international law. 'I would like to thank all of them (Malaysians). Of course, we coordinated with the Malaysian government,' he said during a media briefing at the Iranian Embassy. He assured Malaysians that travel to Iran remains safe, as the situation has stabilised following the ceasefire. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently held talks to explore collaboration on regional peace, particularly in the Middle East and Persian Gulf. Valiollah highlighted Malaysia's influential role in the OIC and UN, urging stronger global efforts to prevent further Israeli aggression. The ambassador also expressed Iran's interest in strengthening ties with ASEAN, viewing the bloc as a friendly partner. Tensions escalated after Israel's air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, leading to retaliatory measures. A ceasefire was later announced by US President Donald Trump on June 24.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Strait of Hormuz remains open amid Iran attacks, says ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR: The Strait of Hormuz remained open throughout the 12-day attacks on Iran, according to Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi. He emphasised Iran's commitment to maintaining security in the Persian Gulf, a critical energy trade hub. 'There are no obstacles to movement to and from Hormuz. It remains open. Unfortunately, there is a lot of propaganda,' Nasrabadi stated during a media briefing at the Iranian embassy on Thursday. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime route for global energy trade, facilitating the daily transit of approximately 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products. Around one-third of the world's maritime crude oil exports pass through this narrow waterway, linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. A significant portion of these shipments supplies Asian markets, particularly China, including Iran's oil exports. Despite the attacks, daily life in Iran continued with minimal disruption. Banks remained operational, and public demonstrations against Israel persisted. 'They (Israel) want to do damage to us, but the attacks have united the Iranians in the country and around the world,' Nasrabadi remarked. The conflict intensified on June 13 when Israel launched coordinated air strikes on Iranian sites, including nuclear facilities, prompting retaliatory actions from Tehran. The US further escalated tensions by targeting three Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. By June 24, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. However, the attacks had already impacted 12 Iranian provinces, damaged nine hospitals, and claimed over 400 lives.
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Strait Of Hormuz Never Closed Amid Attacks
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Strait of Hormuz was never closed during the 12-day attack on Iran, said Iranian Ambassador to Malaysia Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi. He said Iran always tries to keep the Persian Gulf and the region "quiet, under control, and in the best possible security", as it is an energy trade hub. "There are no obstacles to movement to and from Hormuz. It remains open. Unfortunately, there is a lot of propaganda," he told the media at the Iranian embassy on Thursday. bootstrap slideshow The Strait of Hormuz plays a crucial role in global energy and trade, acting as a strategic passageway for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from the Middle East. This narrow waterway, linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, handles a significant share of the world's energy supply, with about one-third of maritime crude oil exports and around 20 per cent of global oil use transported through it each day. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a significant conduit for the daily transport of around 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products, much of which is destined for Asian markets, particularly China. A large share of Iran's oil exports to China also flows through this critical maritime route. The ambassador said that during the 12-day attack on Iran, daily life and business continued as usual, with the banks still operating and people on the streets chanting anti-Israel slogans whenever they saw missiles. 'They (Israel) want to do damage to us, but the attacks have united the Iranians in the country and around the world," he said.
Barnama
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Iran Appreciates Malaysia's Support During 12-day Attack
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — Iran has expressed deep appreciation to the Malaysian government and its people for their support during the 12-day Israeli assault on the country that began on June 13, according to its Ambassador to Malaysia, Valiollah Mohammadi Nasrabadi. He also thanked Malaysia for taking a firm stance against Israel's actions, which he said were in clear violation of international law. 'I would like to thank all of them (Malaysians). Of course, we coordinated with the Malaysian government,' he told the media at the Iranian Embassy on Thursday. bootstrap slideshow He said Malaysians can now travel to Iran at any time, as the situation remained stable during the attack and continues to be so during the current ceasefire. Valiollah said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone conversation with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday to discuss how Iran and Malaysia can collaborate to promote peace and security in the region, particularly in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. Asked how Iran hopes to work with Malaysia, the ambassador said Malaysia's influential voice in the international arena, particularly within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the United Nations, could help rally global efforts to stop Israel from launching further attacks, adding that without Iran's self-defence, other countries could be next. Valiollah said Iran hopes to work with ASEAN as a friendly bloc and expand its relations with the region. Regional tension escalated in the Middle East since June 13 after Israel launched coordinated air strikes on multiple sites across Iran, including nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes. The conflict escalated further when the US conducted aerial attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan early June 22.
