Iran Grants Iraqi Oil Tankers Passage Through Hormuz
Iran has granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad. This move comes following a visit by Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf to Iraq, where obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad's main requests.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi stated that Iran had facilitated the passage of vessels carrying Iraqi oil through the Strait in recent days. However, he noted that the issue remains complicated and that Baghdad has discussed exporting Iraqi oil through Hormuz with Iranian officials.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has significantly affected Iraq's oil exports, which have been below pre-war levels. Despite this, Iraq is working to expand its exports through alternative routes such as Turkey's Ceyhan port and Syria's Baniyas port, in addition to Jordan's Aqaba port.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated that Baghdad is working to increase its oil exports, which were around 4 million barrels per day before the outbreak of the Iran war.