Iraq Wins Rare Strait of Hormuz Access for Oil Tankers—But at What Cost?

Iran has temporarily eased restrictions on Iraqi oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, responding to repeated diplomatic appeals from Baghdad. The decision follows high-level discussions, including a recent visit by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf to Iraq. Iraqi President Nizar Amedi confirmed the development during the Baghdad Dialogue policy conference, stating that Tehran has allowed some crude shipments to transit the critical waterway in recent days. However, he emphasized that security concerns persist, with attacks and reduced traffic keeping conditions unstable. Before regional tensions escalated, Iraq produced…

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