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World · Middle East · published 2026-08-22 · via France 24

Iran permits Iraqi oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

Iran has allowed a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, according to state media. Meanwhile, the US and Iran exchanged defiant statements ahead of new US economic sanctions scheduled for Monday. The sanctions could affect Iran's trading partners, including China.

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