Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
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The Story
Around 40 oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route on Friday night, according to Axios citing U.S. officials. Iran allowed a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, granting exceptional passage. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported this on Saturday, stating the permission followed repeated requests from Baghdad through various channels. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Baghdad on August 19, 2026. Obtaining special permission for Iraqi tankers was one of Baghdad’s requests. Iraqi parliament speaker Haibat al-Halbousi also asked his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, for the passage. Data from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) shows 103 ships entered the strait and 89 left over the past week. Tehran confirmed it allowed the Iraqi oil tankers passage through Hormuz.
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What they agree on
- Iran granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's state news agency IRNA reported this development on Saturday.
- The permission followed repeated requests from Baghdad.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Baghdad on August 19, 2026.
- Around 40 oil tankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route on Friday night.
Where they split
- CGTN and Iran International lead with the number of tankers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, citing Axios and U.S. officials.
- Oman Observer and IraqiNews focus on Iran allowing Iraqi tankers passage, with IraqiNews specifically mentioning "exceptional passage."
- The Arab Weekly highlights the passage occurring after Qalibaf’s visit.
- Middle East Eye includes a detail about Iraqi parliament speaker Haibat al-Halbousi asking his Iranian counterpart for the passage.
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