Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
Tehran says Iraqi oil tankers allowed through Hormuz
By The BriefBrief
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: Reported 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.
Reporting from 3 identified publishers across this event arc.
View all 3 publishers
Publishers represented across this event arc
These publishers contributed reporting to the broader event history. Not every source addresses the specific development described above.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
BJP passes resolution against Congress on Vande Mataram
Bjp
Aug 22, 2026 at 5:13 AM ET
Romania approves measures to raise Danube water for Cernavoda
Middle-East
Aug 22, 2026 at 5:11 AM ET
German foreign minister visits Kyiv as attacks continue
Johann Wadephul
Aug 22, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Multiple deaths after crash involving police vehicle
North East Ambulance Service
Aug 22, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
