Pakistan's Hormuz agreement with Iran faces test after LNG tanker attack

Iran war Pakistan's Hormuz agreement with Iran faces test after LNG tanker attack Safe passage deal thrown into question amid urgent need to diversify energy supplies and routes Pakistan Navy ships seen at Gwadar port, Balochistan province, Pakistan. Reduced LNG deliveries due to the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have already disrupted daily life and business in Pakistan, including gas rationing and nighttime power cuts. © AP ADNAN AAMIR November 8, 2026 12:45 JST ISLAMABAD -- A recent attack on a Pakistan-bound tanker carrying liquefied natural gas is stirring debate over whether Islamabad's diplomatic efforts with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz failed and highlighting an urgent need to diversify the country's gas suppliers and supply routes. Read Next Iran war US war in Iran leaves Sri Lanka in troubled diplomatic waters Energy Pakistan refineries report 1,860% jump in profit amid war windfall Transportation Turkey builds Asia-Europe rail corridor as wars snarl up old trade routes Commodities India's gold imports down 81%; global prices could be impacted Politics Iran separatists step up attacks, anticipating full-scale US assault Ukraine war Black Sea attacks cut Ukraine wheat exports to Indonesia, Bangladesh Latest on Iran war Iran war US war in Iran leaves Sri Lanka in troubled diplomatic waters Iran war Oil edges up after report of US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island Iran war Iran's Pezeshkian discusses mediation efforts with Pakistan army chief Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.