Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Hormuz

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Iran has permitted several Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, responding to requests from Baghdad, according to Iran's state news agency. This development occurs as the United States prepares to announce new economic sanctions against Iran. The US and Iran have exchanged defiant messages ahead of the scheduled sanctions announcement. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.