Iran says ‘brotherly’ Iraq’s ships can use Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergApril 5, 2026 at 07:26 AM

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Iran has announced that Iraqi ships are exempt from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy flows. This exemption could potentially release up to 3 million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes. The announcement follows recent transits by vessels linked to Western-aligned nations, suggesting a possible easing of restrictions. While vessel traffic has increased slightly in the past week, it remains significantly lower than pre-war levels. The Strait of Hormuz closure had previously forced Iraq and other Gulf oil producers to reduce crude output due to filled storage capacity. Operations continue at Iraq's Zubair oil field despite the ongoing disruptions.

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"Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz."

quote — Iran’s military spokesman100% confidence

Iran said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.

factual — Iranian military100% confidence

Early in the war, Iraq and other key Persian Gulf oil producers were forced to slash crude output.

factual90% confidence

Vessel traffic through the vital strait has been picking up in the past week.

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The declaration has the potential to unleash as much as 3 million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes.

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Basra 30% Indian Ocean 40% Japan 40% France 40% Tehran 40% Israel 50% United States 50% Islamic Republic News Agency 60% Persian Gulf ×270% Iraq ×480% Iran ×590% Strait of Hormuz ×4100%

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strait of hormuz 100% iran 90% iraq 80% shipping restrictions 70% oil cargoes 60% vessel traffic 50% energy flows 50% persian gulf 40% crude output 40%