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US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran has granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The development follows repeated requests from Baghdad as Iraq seeks to maintain the flow of its oil exports through the strategically important waterway.
The decision comes amid heightened attention on shipping and energy movements through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes for oil transportation.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Grants Passage to Iraqi Oil Tankers
According to IRNA, Iran has permitted several Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Baghdad raised the matter through multiple diplomatic channels.
The permission was reportedly among the key requests discussed during Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf’s visit to Iraq.
The development could provide some relief for Iraq’s oil export operations, although questions remain over how smoothly and consistently tankers will be allowed to transit the waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Baghdad Repeatedly Raised the Issue With Tehran
Iraqi officials had been seeking arrangements that would allow Iraqi vessels carrying oil to continue passing through the Strait.
According to IRNA, securing special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad’s principal requests during Qalibaf’s visit.
The discussions highlight the importance of the Strait of Hormuz for Iraq, whose energy exports depend heavily on maritime routes in the Gulf region.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iraqi President Confirms Oil Tanker Passage
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi said on Saturday that Iran had facilitated the passage of vessels carrying Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days.
Speaking at the Baghdad Dialogue policy conference, Amedi said Baghdad had also discussed the export of Iraqi oil through Hormuz with Iranian officials.
His comments provide further confirmation that the issue has been actively discussed between the two countries.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Why is Strait of Hormuz Important?
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Arabian Sea. It is a critical international energy corridor through which large volumes of oil and other energy products are transported.
Any disruption to shipping through the waterway can therefore have significant implications for global energy markets, oil supplies and international trade.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iraq’s Oil Exports Depend on the Route
For Iraq, the Strait is particularly important because a significant portion of its oil exports moves through the Gulf.
Ensuring that Iraqi tankers can continue operating through Hormuz is therefore a major economic concern for Baghdad. Any prolonged restrictions or uncertainty could complicate the country’s efforts to export crude oil and maintain revenues.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Passage Remains a Complicated Issue
Although Iran has facilitated the passage of some Iraqi oil tankers, Amedi indicated that the broader issue remains complicated.
The Iraqi president’s comments suggest that Baghdad and Tehran are continuing discussions over the movement of Iraqi oil through the Strait.
The special permissions granted to Iraqi vessels could represent a temporary arrangement while both sides work through the wider issues surrounding maritime traffic.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next?
The immediate focus will be on whether additional Iraqi oil tankers receive permission to pass through Hormuz and whether the arrangement becomes more predictable for Baghdad.
Iraqi and Iranian officials are expected to remain engaged on the issue as both countries seek to manage oil exports and maritime traffic through the strategically vital waterway.