List of Countries Allowed to Pass Hormuz Strait, Indonesia Included?

YOGYAKARTA - Iran is implementing a selective blockade policy in the Strait of Hormuz, the most vital shipping route for global energy trade. Amid conflicts with America and Israel, Iran only allows tankers from a number of friendly countries to cross the "oil toll" route. Check out the list of countries allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the article below.

Referring to a report from the maritime intelligence company Windward, a number of ships managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz on 15-16 March 2026.

"This new route shows how Iran's selective blockade allows its allies and supporters to transit," Windward said, quoted by VOI.

Summarized from various sources, the following is a list of countries that receive security guarantees when crossing the Strait of Hormuz:

Pakistan is on the list of countries allowed by Iran through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the Karachi Aframax tanker operated by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation crossed the Strait of Hormuz on March 15, 2026 after loading crude oil at Das Island, Abu Dhabi.

Based on the LSEG ship tracking data, the ship even sailed on the Iranian side of the waters before turning east towards Pakistan.

Next, Iran also provided security guarantees for Chinese tankers who wanted to cross the waters. However, two Chinese-flagged ships delayed their departure from the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, March 28, 2026 for operational reasons.

A Thai-flagged tanker was also allowed by Iran to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This information was provided by a source at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Referring to the Bangkok Post website, the tanker operated by the energy company, Bangchak Corporation, crossed the strategic waterway on Monday after talks between the Thai Foreign Minister, Shihasak Phuangketkeow and the Iranian Ambassador to Thailand. Bangchak was also not charged a tariff for passing through the blockade.

Another country that is also allowed to cross the Hormz strait is Turkey. There are a number of ships belonging to Turkish companies that have been waiting near Iranian waters, but only one has been given permission to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

"There are fifteen ships (owned by Turkish companies) there. We got permission from Iranian authorities for one of them to use the Iranian Port, and the ship passed," said Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu, quoted by Al Jazeera.

The Malaysian-flagged tanker was also given access by Tehran to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This was conveyed directly by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

"We are in the process of seeking the release of the Malaysian oil tanker and the workers involved so that they can continue their journey home," Anwar said, quoting Al Jazeera.

Indonesia is not included in the list of countries allowed through the Strait of Hormuz. Even so, there is a positive development from Iranian authorities regarding the negotiation of pertamina's tanker ship.

According to the spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran is actively communicating with the Iranian side.

"In its development, there has been a positive response from the Iranian side," said Nabyl in Jakarta, Friday, March 27, 2026.

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