Iraq says not responsible for oil tanker passage through Hormuz

“The tankers, after leaving the port, pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and the ministry does not bear any responsibility for their routes or obtaining the necessary approvals,” Rikabi explained.

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Iraq expected to complete new Basra-Ceyhan pipeline in three years: Ministry

“This pipeline will extend from Basra to Haditha, and from there to Kirkuk, and then on to Ceyhan, and it is a new pipeline,” Rikabi said, adding, “The expected timeframe for its completion is three years, and it may be less depending on security, logistical, economic, and other factors.”

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Iraq, Turkey sign deal to export 750,000 barrels daily via Ceyhan

“The agreement sets an export capacity of 750,000 barrels per day," oil ministry spokesperson Salim al-Rikabi told state media.

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US Treasury grants Iran 60-day oil export license

“As part of the framework, Treasury has issued a temporary 60-day general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil,” said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Iraq orders oil companies to boost production, restore pre-crisis levels

The deputy minister said he had instructed the oil companies operatingnin the country to “accelerate production and pumping operations.”

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Iraq struggles to balance 2026 budget amid Strait of Hormuz closure: Official

The sharp drop in export capacity is a direct result of the tightened restrictions placed on the vital Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran conflict.

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Iraq eyes emergency financial plan as oil export disruptions widen revenue gap

"The current crisis represents a real test for Iraq’s oil-dependent economic structure," said Mudher Mohammed Salih, financial adviser to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

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Iraqi finance minister calls for maximizing domestic revenues amid oil export decline

Falih al-Sari stressed the importance of "maximizing public revenues... amid the challenges related to energy markets and the unprecedented decline in the country's oil exports."

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Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil via Strait of Hormuz in April: Oil minister

"Iraq used to export 93 million barrels per month through the Strait of Hormuz, but in April we exported only 10 million barrels due to the war," said Basim Mohammed Khudair.

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