Iran Grants Iraqi Oil Tankers Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
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- CNN Brasil
- La Tercera
- France 24
- Reuters
- Al-Monitor
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Iran has authorized a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the state news agency IRNA. The decision follows repeated requests from Baghdad made through various official channels. According to IRNA, obtaining this special permission was a primary request from Baghdad during a visit to Iraq by the president of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi stated on Saturday that Iran had facilitated the passage of these vessels in recent days. However, he noted during the Baghdad Dialogue policy conference that the issue remains complicated. Iraq has been among the countries most affected by Iran's effective closure of the strait, where traffic remains significantly below pre-war levels and ships continue to face attacks.
In response to these challenges, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Friday that Baghdad is working to expand its crude oil exports through the Ceyhan port in Turkey. Iraq also plans to begin utilizing the ports of Baniyas in Syria and Aqaba in Jordan.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- These outlets focused primarily on the diplomatic authorization and the official statements from IRNA.
- Centre-right
- These outlets provided additional context regarding the economic impact on Iraq and Baghdad's efforts to find alternative export routes.
Sources
- Centre Al-Monitor: Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz
- Centre CNN Brasil: Iran authorizes passage of Iraq tankers through the Strait of Hormuz
- Centre France 24: Middle East live: Iran authorizes passage of Iraqi ships in the Strait of Hormuz
- Centre-right La Tercera: Iran allows passage of Iraqi tankers through Hormuz after requests from Baghdad
- Centre Reuters: Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz - Reuters
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