Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Iran eased passage for Iraqi tankers after Baghdad pressed for special permission as southern crude exports fell sharply, officials said.
- On Saturday, Iran permitted several Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, state-run media reported. Iraqi President Nizar Amedi confirmed the facilitation of vessel passage.
- Iraq has been among countries most affected by Iran's effective closure of the Strait, prompting repeated diplomatic efforts. Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibet Al-Halbousi urged Tehran to provide 'special consideration' for Iraqi exports during talks with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
- Kpler data showed only seven commodity vessels crossed the strait on Thursday, down from 14 a day earlier. July shipments averaged 1.4 million barrels per day, well below pre-disruption Basrah exports of more than 3.3 million barrels per day.
- Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Friday that Baghdad is expanding exports through Turkey's Ceyhan port to reduce reliance on the waterway. A proposed pipeline to Syria's Baniyas port could cost at least $15 billion.
- Baghdad continues seeking arrangements with the United States to secure crude shipments through the waterway. The State Organization for Marketing of Oil is negotiating with German shipping companies over Iraqi-flagged tankers to bolster export capacity.
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Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait
Iran has allowed a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, Iran’s state news agency reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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According to the state news agency Irna, Iran grants several oil tankers from neighbouring Iraq a passage of the Strait of Hormus.
Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.
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