Two oil tankers carrying 4 million barrels of Iraqi crude have crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
Two oil tankers carrying Iraqi crude oil have left the Strait of Hormuz, in a development that strengthens hopes for the stability of oil exports from Iraq, after the strait remained closed to commercial ships for a long time. According to maritime navigation data, two Chinese oil tankers carrying about 4 million barrels of Iraqi crude oil crossed the strait at dawn on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, making them among the few ships that have been able to cross it recently.
Iraq is among the countries most affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as it relies heavily on this vital waterway for most of its oil exports, especially Basra crude exports to Asian markets, specifically China.
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