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Iraq Says It’s in Talks With Iran to Let Oil Tankers Via Hormuz

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By Salma El Wardany

March 17, 2026 at 8:09 AM UTC

Iraq ‌said it’s in contact with Iran to allow some oil tankers to pass through the ⁠Strait of Hormuz after the OPEC nation was forced to reduce oil output to a quarter.

“There is ongoing communication with Iran regarding allowing the passage of some Iraqi oil tankers.” Iraqi Oil ⁠Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani told the state news agency on Tuesday.