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Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 22, 2026

Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz

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Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil exports.

  2. Al-Monitor

    Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Aug 22 (Reuters) - 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.

  3. France 24

    Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Iran has allowed a ​number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, ​Iran’s ‌state news agency reported ⁠on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economi…

  4. Al Jazeera

    Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Iraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.