Iran says Thai vessel crosses Hormuz safely, vows not to “forget its friends”

2026-03-24 - 11:31

The Iranian Embassy in Bangkok said a Thai vessel has passed through the Strait of Hormuz safely, following close coordination between Iran, Thailand and Oman. In a statement posted on 24 March, the embassy said the transit reflected strong cooperation and friendship between the countries, adding that Iran “will not forget its friends.” The development follows an earlier incident on 11 March, when the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree was hit by two Iranian missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict. The attack damaged the stern and engine room, triggering a fire on board. All 23 crew members were Thai nationals. Twenty abandoned the vessel and were rescued by the Omani navy, while three remained trapped inside. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps later claimed responsibility for the strike.