Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass Hormuz

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Iran allowed several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, Iran’s state news agency reported on Saturday. The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of a Monday scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions.

WHO: Iran’s state news agency; Baghdad; the United States; Iran

WHAT: Iran allowed several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad.

WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 5:48 AM ET

WHERE: Strait of Hormuz

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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