Jakarta, April 22 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono said that negotiations are still ongoing regarding two Pertamina vessels that are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with the situation becoming more complex due to internal conditions in Iran.

At a press conference at the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) here on Wednesday, Sugiono stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, continues to hold discussions to secure the passage of the two Pertamina ships carrying two million barrels of crude oil.

"The issue has become increasingly complex due to the internal situation in Iran itself. Sometimes, the policy (decided) at the top level cannot be immediately implemented on the ground. That is what is...