{
  "id": 2566090,
  "title": "Iran gives permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-gives-permission-for-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass-through-strait-of-2566090",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/22/iran-gives-permission-for-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz/"
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  "account": "Iraqi President Nizar Amidi announced on Saturday that Iran had granted permission for several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, following multiple requests from Baghdad amid ongoing regional conflict. Speaking at the eighth Baghdad Dialogue conference, Amidi highlighted Iraq's vulnerability to the conflict's repercussions due to its heavy reliance on oil exports and economic ties with Iran. He stated, \"There is facilitation for some tankers carrying Iraqi oil in the Strait of Hormuz,\" without elaborating further.\n\nAccording to Iran's state news agency, IRNA, Tehran had indeed granted special permission for Iraqi oil tankers to cross the waterway after persistent demands from Baghdad through various channels. Amidi emphasized that Iraq currently lacks its own tankers, making it challenging to transport oil. \"We have a problem transporting oil due to the absence of a national tanker,\" he explained, underscoring the broader implications of the Strait's situation.\n\nAmidi warned that Iraq would strive to avoid involvement in the war between Iran and the US, noting that Baghdad would be among the hardest-hit countries should the conflict intensify. He cautioned, \"We will be among the countries most affected after Iran if the escalation continues, given the economic interdependence and our complete reliance on oil.\" On domestic security, Baghdad pledged not to utilize Iraqi territory for launching attacks on other nations, stating that such actions \"have no justification.\"\n\nAmidi reiterated Baghdad's commitment to bringing all weapons under state control, setting September 30 as a deadline for armed groups to hand over their weapons through an Iraqi-led process. However, he acknowledged that some Iran-backed factions were still resisting this move.",
  "summary": "Iraqi President Nizar Amidi on Saturday said Iran had granted permission for several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, after repeated requests from Baghdad as the waterway remained disrupted by the regional conflict. He spoke during the eighth Baghdad Dialogue conference , saying Iraq was among the countries most exposed to the impact of the conflict because of its…",
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        "title": "Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-grants-permission-for-a-number-of-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass-2543263",
        "published": "2026-08-22T08:42:42.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-grants-permission-for-a-number-of-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass",
        "published": "2026-08-22T08:46:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Iran grants permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-grants-permission-for-a-number-of-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass",
        "published": "2026-08-22T09:21:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/middle-east-live-iran-allows-several-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass",
        "published": "2026-08-22T09:48:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran gives permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-gives-permission-for-iraqi-oil-tankers-to-pass-through-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:27:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Iran allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through Hormuz Strait",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-allowed-iraqi-tankers-to-pass-through-hormuz-strait",
        "published": "2026-08-22T12:53:13.000Z"
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  "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."
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