Tankers carrying Iraqi crude have passed through Strait of Hormuz

Tankers carrying Iraqi crude oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iraqi state media. The development comes amid discussions between the US and Iran, with US President Donald Trump stating that the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war, although Iran insists it is only talking with Oman about the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a significant amount of the world's oil and natural gas passes. There have been concerns about the safety of ships in the area, with a cargo ship reportedly being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to US President Donald Trump, Washington and Tehran are discussing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by August 4. However, Iran has disputed some details of the proposed agreement, with a US official saying that any new routes or channels would be temporary and not require Iran's permission or approval.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Jerusalem Post, Associated Press, New Voice of Ukraine, The New York Times — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.