New Delhi. Amid rising tensions in West Asia, Iran on Sunday stopped three ships of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation from moving towards the Strait of Hormuz. According to ARY News, orders were issued regarding ships from Karachi, Lahore and Khairpur, which were set out to transport oil. The Lahore and Khairpur ships have been instructed to remain at Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates, while the Karachi ship has been instructed to anchor at Gwadar Port in Pakistan.
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Let us tell you that at that time there were Pakistani crew members in all three ships. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all maritime traffic, including commercial and navy vessels. The Strait of Hormuz, located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, provided the only sea route from the Persian Gulf to the open sea and is considered one of the world’s most strategically important maritime choke points. Spanning approximately 104 miles in length, the strait varies in width from approximately 60 miles to 24 miles at its narrowest point. It serves as an important oil export route connecting Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates to global markets through the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The decision to block the PNSC ships comes amid regional instability due to the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory actions, which have raised concerns about maritime security in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Apart from this, 12 people were killed on Sunday after clashes between protesters and Pakistani law enforcement personnel near the US Consulate in Karachi. According to the Executive Director of Karachi Trauma Centre, the police opened heavy fire to control the situation. According to rescue officials, the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
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