Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up
Trump says US could charge for Strait of Hormuz passage amid Iran war
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Iran announced that Iraqi ships will face no restrictions when passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies. This exemption is due to Iran's respect for Iraq's sovereignty and its "struggle" against the United States. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions, with US President Trump demanding Iran make a deal or relinquish control of the strait. Iran has effectively blockaded the strait since late February, but maritime traffic has recently increased, though it remains significantly below normal levels. Last week saw 53 transits, the highest number since the blockade began, compared to 36 the previous week.
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AI-ExtractedUS President Donald Trump reiterated his demands for Tehran to make a deal or relinquish control of the waterway.
Iraq will be exempt from all restrictions in the strait, with controls only applying to “enemy countries”.
Iran has announced that Iraqi ships are free to pass the Strait of Hormuz.
There were 53 transits through the strait last week, the most since the war began.
Maritime traffic is still down more than 90 percent from normal levels.
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