Iranian MP: Pakistan Opens Ports to Help Iran Counter U.S. Maritime Blockade
On May 7, according to news from the Iranian Parliament, Farhad Hossein Maleki, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, stated that Pakistan has helped Iran counter the consequences of the U.S. "blockade" of the Strait of Hormuz by opening ports, docks, and transport corridors.
Maleki said, "The Americans believe they have strengthened their military presence, encircling Iran's coastlines and the Strait of Hormuz. They aim to cut off our supply lines and paralyze our economy. However, the Pakistani government has taken a strategic move, ordering the opening of six major trade routes to Iran, including ports, sea routes, and land terminals."
Maleki pointed out that Pakistan has allowed Iran to use the Port of Qasim, the Port of Karachi, and the Gwadar Port—these ports have effectively replaced the UAE’s Jebel Ali Port, which Iranian vessels previously used.
Previously, the U.S. military began implementing a "maritime blockade" against Iran on April 13. The U.S. Central Command stated its goal is to prevent all ships heading to Iranian ports and those attempting to leave Iranian waters.
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