Event Brief
Tehran says Iraqi oil tankers allowed through Hormuz
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s state news agency IRNA says Tehran allowed a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. IRNA reported that Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi asked Iran’s speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for permission.
WHO: Iran’s state news agency IRNA; Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi; Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
WHAT: Tehran allowed Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after a request between parliament speakers.
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 4:26 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz, Iran
WHY: Permission was requested from Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf by Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi.
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