Iran grants Iraqi oil tankers passage through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has authorized several Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz at Baghdad’s request, according to Iranian media reports.
The United States and Iran are facing heightened tensions as Washington imposes new economic sanctions against Tehran. US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz as "American territory" during a campaign rally, while warning Iran that an "Economic D-Day" could lead to a return to "full-scale colonialism". Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the US pressure campaign, declaring that secondary sanctions are unlawful and violate the principle of sovereign equality under the UN Charter.
He warned that complying with the US measures would allow foreign control over banks, businesses, and airports. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the US has no right to pressure foreign entities to halt trade with third countries.
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