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Iran permits Iraqi oil tankers through Hormuz amid US sanctions standoff
Iran allowed multiple Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz after Baghdad's repeated requests. The move comes as the United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of new sanctions. Iraq's president reiterated his country's non-aggression stance.
Iran's state news agency reported that several Iraqi oil tankers were permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad. The decision follows heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with the latter set to announce new economic sanctions. Iraqi President Nizar Amidi affirmed that his country's territory would not be used to launch attacks against any other state.
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IndependentAl JazeeraAug 23, 12:05 AM
Iran grants permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through HormuzIraqi President Nizar Amidi says his country's territory will not be used to launch attacks against any other state.
PublicFrance 24Aug 22, 01:48 PM
Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz straitIran has allowed a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, Iran’s state news agency reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.