Iran Situation | Iraqi vessels permitted to use the Strait of Hormuz

SighingCashier · 2026-04-05T09:15:47+00:00

The Iranian military stated that Iraq is not subject to the shipping restrictions of the Strait of Hormuz, which could potentially free up to 3 million barrels of Iraqi oil supply per day.A spokesperson for the Iranian military said in a statement released by Iran's official news agency IRNA( that the brotherly countries are not affected by Iran's restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.Recently, a French container ship and a Japanese-owned oil tanker passed through the waterway, becoming the first known vessels associated with traditional U.S. allies to successfully transit.

SighingCashier

2026-04-05 09:15:47

Iran’s military said Iraq is not bound by restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which could help release up to 3 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil supply.

An Iranian military spokesman said in a statement published by Iran’s official media outlet, Iran’s official news agency (IRNA), that the friendly country is not affected by Iran’s measures restricting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Recently, a French container ship and an oil tanker owned by Japan passed through the waterway, becoming the first known vessels associated with the United States to successfully transit.

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