PH asks Iran to be declared 'non-hostile country' in Strait of Hormuz

Описание: The Philippines has asked Iran to be designated as a “non-hostile” country in the Strait of Hormuz as the government is struggling to meet its oil needs due to the waterway’s partial closure.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday, April 1, sat down with Iranian Ambassador to Manila Yousef Esmaeilzadeh to relay Manila’s request upon President Marcos’ directive.

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