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Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has permitted Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint for global crude shipments, amid heightened regional tensions. The decision was conveyed by Iranian authorities to Iraqi officials, allowing the vessels to resume transit after a temporary suspension.
The strait, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes, has been a focal point of recent geopolitical friction. Iraq relies on the waterway for most of its crude exports. The move is seen as a step to ease supply concerns in the region.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Strait of Hormuz is critical: about 20 million barrels of oil pass through it daily, equal to roughly 20% of global consumption. Any prolonged disruption there would spike oil prices worldwide, hitting net importers like India hard. India gets about 60% of its crude from the Middle East, mostly via this route. Iraq is India's second-largest oil supplier after Saudi Arabia, so this permission stabilises a key supply line. The next signal to watch is whether Iran extends similar clearance to other Gulf states' tankers, which would test Tehran's regional stance.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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