Palace: Hormuz deal with Iran won’t strain US relationsA person points at a page on the Marinetraffic website that shows commercial boats traffic on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz near the Iranian coast, in Paris on March 4, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' safe passage deal with Iran will not damage its alliance with the United States, Malacañang said Monday, April 16. "When we say they can pass, [it means] all Philippine products or Philippine-bound goods [that we benefit from]," Castro said. "This is about the safe passage of Philippine cargo, Philippine-bound goods, and Philippine crew — price is not what's being discussed here," she said. US President Donald Trump today published a new threat against Iran if it does not reopen the Hormuz to all shipping.

Source: Philippine Star April 06, 2026 08:31 UTC