Iraq Seeks Special Treatment for Oil Exports Through Hormuz

A senior Iraqi politician has requested special treatment for Iraq's oil exports passing through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Report, Haibat al-Halbousi, speaker of Iraq's parliament, made this request during a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Baghdad on Wednesday.

The details of what arrangements Iraq is seeking were not provided by either side, but the request highlights growing concerns over the security of energy exports through the critical waterway. Tensions in the region have increased shipping risks and raised fears about disruptions to oil supplies.