Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

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1. 20d ago

   Iran permits Iraqi oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz

   Iran has authorized a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision follows repeated requests from Baghdad sent through various channels. According to the state news agency IRNA, securing this special permission was a primary request from Baghdad during a visit by Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. This move occurs as Iran also establishes a temporary shipping corridor in the strait through an agreement with Oman.

   Why it matters

   The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil exports. These transit permissions come as the US seeks to isolate Iran from the global economy.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
   • Baghdad made repeated requests for this permission through various channels.
   • Iran and Oman agreed on a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

   What to watch next

   • Details on the duration of the temporary Oman-Iran shipping corridor
   • Confirmation of the specific number of Iraqi tankers granted passage
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. www.shippingherald.com — Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
   2. www.ariananews.af — Pakistan’s Munir spoke to Trump ahead of Tehran visit, sources say
   3. www.aljazeera.com — Who are Iran’s top trading partners US would need to target to isolate it?
   4. www.aljazeera.com — Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
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2. 23d ago

   Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

   Iran has granted permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple sources. The development was reported by state media and news agencies. The move comes amid tensions in the region and concerns over shipping safety.

   Why it matters

   The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil exports. Iran's permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the strait may help ease concerns over shipping safety and regional tensions. The development is significant for Iraq's oil exports and regional stability.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran has granted permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
   • The Iraqi president has urged dialogue over Hormuz

   Still unconfirmed

   • Iraq sought safe passage through Hormuz

   What to watch next

   • Further Iranian comments on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
   • Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz
   • Regional reactions to Iran's decision
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. Reuters — Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
   2. The Times of Israel — Iran lets some Iraqi oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, state media says
   3. Anadolu Ajansı — Iraqi president says some oil tankers being facilitated through Strait of Hormuz
   4. Breakingthenews.net — Iraq said to seek safe passage through Hormuz
   5. France 24 — Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait
   6. The Independent — Iran-US war live: Tehran allows Iraqi tankers through Hormuz
   7. Al Jazeera — Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
   8. Breakingthenews.net — Iraqi president urges dialogue over Hormuz
   9. www.ariananews.af — Iran says Pakistan’s army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
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