Iraq, with US assistance, restored oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the country, with the help of the American military, has resumed oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. The report was published citing the Azertaj agency; details on the volume and timing of the restoration of supplies have not yet been disclosed.

Aziz KarimovFirst published on tafs uz 15 November 2026 at 17:321 min read

The key facts

Iraq announced the restoration of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman
The restoration was facilitated by the American military, said Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein
Details — supply volumes and timeframes — are not provided in the report

Baghdad announced the resumption of oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz

Iraq has restored oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. This was announced by the country's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. According to him, the American military provided assistance in restoring supplies.

What is known and what is still missing

The report was published citing the Azertaj agency. It does not specify the volumes of resumed supplies, the period during which exports were suspended, or the nature of the American side's involvement. These details remain unknown; additional information may emerge as the situation develops.