https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iraq-shifts-oil-strategy-by-arranging-tanker-to-move-past-hormuzContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iraq-shifts-oil-strategy-by-arranging-tanker-to-move-past-hormuzhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iraq-shifts-oil-strategy-by-arranging-tanker-to-move-past-hormuz#u109192Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:10:10 +0000Iraq is altering its petroleum distribution approach by utilizing a very large crude carrier to transport two million barrels of crude past the Strait of Hormuz. This maneuver allows the state-run tanker company to offer oil outside the Persian Gulf, potentially reaching refinery clients who remain hesitant to send their own vessels through the strategic waterway. The operational adjustment comes while the region faces export disruptions, prompting authorities to seek additional tankers to maintain control over maritime transit routes.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical glo