The Philippine government stated that Iran's decision to allow energy shipments bound for the Philippines to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz would not affect the country's longstanding relations with the United States. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro announced this during a briefing, noting that she had consulted with Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, who emphasized that the government sees no negative impact from this decision.
Iran Allows Energy Shipments for Philippines Through Strait of Hormuz
The Philippine government stated that Iran's decision to allow energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would not affect relations with the US. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced consultations with the Foreign Affairs Secretary.
