Decision follows diplomatic requests and Iran parliament speaker's visit to Iraq
Iran has permitted Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests from Baghdad and a visit by Iran's parliament speaker.
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Iran permitted Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after requests from Baghdad.
Iran has taken a pivotal step by permitting Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
This action follows a series of requests from Baghdad utilizing various diplomatic avenues.
Achieving this special transit was a critical goal highlighted during the visit of Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, to Iraq, with the announcement being covered by the state news agency IRNA on Saturday.
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