Trump calls Iran war ‘a little detour’ as Tehran keeps up defiance ahead of looming sanctions
Iran is selectively allowing oil tankers from specific countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining a blockade against US and Israeli-linked vessels. Despite increased traffic, shipping levels remain significantly lower than pre-war averages as the US Navy continues to escort commercial ships.
Why it matters
The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant risk to global energy supplies and international maritime security.
Link Copied! The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. But some countries are getting a pass By Adam Pourahmadi Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz on August 10. Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images As we reported earlier, Iran is allowing a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest example of Tehran granting selective access to the vital waterway.
Iran granted the permission following repeated requests from Baghdad, Iranian state media reported Saturday. Securing passage for Iraqi tankers was also one of Baghdad’s main requests during Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s visit to Iraq, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), with Iraq having been hard hit by the turmoil in the waterway.
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