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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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.
Iran has granted a special permit to several Iraqi oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated requests from Baghdad. This is reported by the Iranian official agency Irna. (ANSA)
Iran has granted special permission to some Iraqi oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This exception was granted to Iraq, which is facing disruptions in crude oil exports, amidst severe restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route in the Gulf region—due to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. However, the number of permitted vessels and the actual transit schedule were not disclosed. R…
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Times of IndiaIran grants permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has taken a pivotal step by permitting Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows a series of requests from Baghdad utilizing various diplomatic avenues. Achieving this special transit was a critical goal highlighted during the visit of Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, to Iraq, with the announcement being covered by the state news agency IRNA on Saturday.
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