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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro to negotiate with Iranian Ambassador to Manila Yousef Esmaeil Zadeh to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday. This follows a call from Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian urging the Marcos administration to hold “high-level” talks with Iran to ensure the safe transit of Philippine-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. “And according to Secretary Tess Lazaro of the Department of Foreign Affairs, she will talk with the […]... Keep on reading: Marcos ordered Iran talks to secure Strait of Hormuz passage – Palace
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