In a significant development, Iraq has confirmed cooperation with Iran to allow the passage of Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz, following high-level discussions in Baghdad on Sunday.
Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, expressed his appreciation for allowing tankers carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait, noting the importance of continuing this cooperation in the near future.
Full statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Sunday, 5 April 2026, the Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq.
During the meeting, H.E. the Minister expressed his appreciation for allowing tankers carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, noting the importance of continuing this cooperation in the near future.
The two sides also discussed mechanisms for joint cooperation to ensure the implementation of this commitment in a way that serves mutual interests.
For his part, the Iranian Ambassador reviewed the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding recent developments related to the war. The meeting also addressed regional conditions and their implications.
H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reaffirmed Iraq’s consistent policy of rejecting war and the necessity of bringing it to an end, stressing the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful negotiations.
H.E. also noted that the region needs to adopt an approach based on open and rational dialogue, in a manner that enhances opportunities for cooperation among regional states and achieves shared stability.
