The Strait of Hormuz is the world's critical chokepoint for oil exports; Iran's permission to Iraqi tankers affects how much crude reaches global markets and at what cost.
Most affected
Iraqi oil exporters — Can move crude through Hormuz without Iranian obstruction. Global oil consumers — Access to Iraqi supply through the strait is maintained.
Likely next
Whether Iran maintains this access policy or reimpose restrictions on Iraqi tankers.
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