Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz After Months-Long Negotiations

Iran has granted permission to several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, according to Iran's state news agency IRNA. This decision comes as a result of negotiations between Iranian and Iraqi officials, particularly during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's visit to Iraq.

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi confirmed that Iran has allowed ships carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait in recent days. However, he noted that the issue remains complicated, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by Iraq due to the closure of the Strait.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global energy supplies, and its closure has severely impacted Iraq's ability to export oil. Prior to the war with Iran, Iraq was producing about four million barrels of oil per day. In an effort to increase exports, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced plans to send more oil through Turkey's Ceyhan port, as well as through Syria's Baniyas port and Jordan's Aqaba port.