Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Iraqi Oil Tankers

Iran has authorized Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after persistent requests from Baghdad. This decision, reported by Iran's state news agency IRNA, follows negotiations during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf’s visit to Iraq. Granting passage was among Baghdad's key diplomatic objectives.

In a significant diplomatic move, Iran has permitted the passage of Iraqi oil tankers through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development follows repeated appeals from Baghdad, according to Iran's state news agency, IRNA.

Iran granted the special access after prolonged negotiations, highlighting it as a crucial outcome of Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf's recent diplomatic visit to Iraq.

The approval underscores Iraq’s prioritization of this issue during talks, marking a critical advancement in bilateral ties and energy sector collaboration between the two nations.