Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has granted permission for "several" Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route. The decision was reported by the state news agency IRNA, which noted it occurred despite what it described as severe military actions and intense insecurity in the Strait caused by the United States.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran, despite being subjected to the most severe military actions and intense insecurity generated in the Strait of Hormuz by the hostile actions of the United States of America, has granted permission for several Iraqi oil tankers to traverse the Strait of Hormuz.

The move follows a recent visit to Baghdad by Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohamad Bagher Ghalibaf. During his visit, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi reportedly asked Ghalibaf for Iraq to have a "special status" regarding oil exports through the Strait to safeguard its economic interests.

Al-Halbousi emphasized that Iraq is one of the countries most affected by regional circumstances. In an effort to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the Iraqi cabinet had previously approved mechanisms for exporting crude oil through international and local companies via multiple channels.

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special status in what concerns the export of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, in order to safeguard its economic interests

Iraq, the second-largest oil producer in OPEC, relies heavily on crude oil exports for government revenue. The Strait of Hormuz, situated between Iran and Oman, is a vital waterway for oil and gas transport and has become a focal point of tension in the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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one of the countries most affected by the circumstances and events in the region