{
  "id": 123433,
  "title": "Tankers carrying Iraqi crude have passed through Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/tankers-carrying-iraqi-crude-have-passed-through-strait-of-hormuz",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T09:39:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/tankers-carrying-iraqi-crude-have-passed-through-strait-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAccording 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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}