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Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz following requests from Baghdad.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Iran has permitted several Iraqi oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, state Iranian news agency IRNA reports. This decision follows repeated requests from Iraq, which were conveyed to the Iranian leadership through various channels.

The approval for the transit was one of the main demands made during the recent visit of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf to Iraq. This visit aimed to strengthen relations between the two countries and address economic concerns.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical waterways for oil transport. A blockade of this route would significantly impact many affected countries, including Iraq.

Additionally, new U.S. sanctions against Iran are set to be implemented on Monday. This development could have further implications for regional stability and economic interactions among the affected countries.

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