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Iran allows Iraqi ships through Hormuz strait

Tehran’s decision could allow 3mn b/d of oil to be released to international markets Grouped from 13 articles across 7 sources.

13 reports7 sourcesApr 5, 2026, 3:30 PM
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Financial TimesApr 5, 2026, 3:30 PM

Iran allows Iraqi ships through Hormuz strait

Tehran’s decision could allow 3mn b/d of oil to be released to international markets

Sky NewsApr 4, 2026, 8:44 AM

French-owned ship transits through Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz route

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BBC NewsApr 3, 2026, 5:45 PM

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

Al JazeeraApr 5, 2026, 2:14 AM

Iran says Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as transits tick up

Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US.

Al JazeeraApr 5, 2026, 12:18 PM

Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says

The talks focus on a 'smooth passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran effectively blocks the vital waterway.

DWApr 3, 2026, 2:57 PM

Iran war: More ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran and a rescue mission was launched, US media report. Meanwhile, the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz is up slightly but still far below pre-war levels.

Financial TimesApr 3, 2026, 10:05 AM

French-owned container ship and 3 Omani tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz

CMA CGM vessel is first owned by major western line to make safe passage since Iran war began

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 8:29 AM

French-owned container ship exits Hormuz in first since Iran war

Tehran has allowed some ships from friendly nations to transit a pre-approved route.

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 12:09 PM

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz, data shows

PARIS, April 3 - A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, MarineTraffic vessel tracking data shows, in a sign that Iran may not consider France a hostile nation.

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 4:49 PM

French and Japanese-owned ships make first Hormuz crossings

Iran’s policy is to allow passage for vessels it deems friendly.

Al JazeeraApr 3, 2026, 4:24 PM

Omani, French and Japanese vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz

CMA CGM's vessel becomes the first French-owned ship to traverse Hormuz since the US–Israel war on Iran began.

The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 9:49 PM

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon: Sources

The finding suggests that Tehran could continue to throttle the strait to keep energy prices high.

The Globe and MailApr 3, 2026, 5:19 PM

Japanese, French and Omani vessels crossed Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, data shows

Crossings reflect Iran’s policy to allow passage for vessels with no U.S. or Israeli links

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