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Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers passage through Strait of Hormuz

From Al Jazeera · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Iran has permitted Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad.
  • The move was discussed during the Iranian parliament speaker's visit to Iraq and is seen as a gesture of goodwill towards a "friendly state."
  • Iraqi President Nizar Amidi reiterated that Iraq's territory will not be used for attacks against other nations, emphasizing a desire to avoid regional conflict.

Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz, a significant development following persistent requests from Baghdad. The decision, reported by Iranian state media, signals a potential easing of transit restrictions for Iraqi crude exports and underscores the complex diplomatic relationship between the two neighbors.

Iran has facilitated the passage of “some ships carrying Iraqi oil in the Strait” in recent days

— Nizar AmidiIraqi President Nizar Amidi confirmed that Iran had allowed some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iranian state news service IRNA, securing special passage for Iraqi tankers was a key objective during Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's recent visit to Iraq. Iraqi President Nizar Amidi confirmed the facilitation of passage for "some ships carrying Iraqi oil in the Strait" in recent days. He also used the occasion to reiterate Iraq's commitment to not allowing its territory to be used for launching attacks against any other country, stressing Baghdad's keenness to avoid being drawn into regional conflicts.

the government will not accept Iraqi territory being used to launch attacks against any other country

— Nizar AmidiPresident Amidi stated that Iraq's territory would not be used as a base for attacks on other nations.

Analysts suggest Iran's decision may be partly motivated by Iraq's perceived stance against the United States and its support for Iran as a "friendly state." Professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm noted that Iran is looking to differentiate its treatment of Iraq from Gulf states that host U.S. forces. This move comes as Iraq seeks to diversify its export routes, exploring options through Turkey, Syria, and Jordan, while navigating the ongoing tensions and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which significantly impacts global oil traffic.

Everyone is keen to prevent Iraq from being dragged into the ongoing war in the region

— Nizar AmidiAmidi expressed Iraq's desire to remain neutral and avoid entanglement in regional conflicts.
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Originally published by Al Jazeera in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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