Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Iraqi Oil Tankers Amid Tensions with US
Iran has granted permission to several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated requests from Baghdad. According to Iran's state news agency, this decision was made in response to Baghdad's requests.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and has been at the center of tensions between Iran and other nations in the region.
Meanwhile, the United States and Iran have exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions against Tehran.