POLITICS● ELEVATEDAug 22 · Aug 22, 2026, 9:48 AM
Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait
France 24 [en]
Iran 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.
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