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title: Iraq reports Iran blocking tankers at Strait of Hormuz
description: Iraqi Prime Minister says Iran has not allowed Iraqi tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, with $60bn in lost revenue since the US-Israel war began.
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# Iraq reports Iran blocking tankers at Strait of Hormuz

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Iraq reports Iran blocking tankers at Strait of Hormuz

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Strait of Hormuz

### Iraq reports transit blocked

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told US media on Sep 22 that Iran has not allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, adding Iraq has lost $60bn in revenue since the US-Israel war began.

Diplomatic track

### UN Assembly in session

Oil prices fell to their lowest in 11 days on Sep 21 as this week's UN General Assembly in New York brought hope of diplomatic progress in the US-Israel war on Iran.

Iranian aviation

### Sanctions enforcement unclear

The US Treasury Secretary said on Sep 21 all Iranian airlines would be shut down on Wednesday, but hours later Iran Air announced it will continue operating flights from Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan to Najaf in Iraq.

SPI Marine - Iraq reports Iran blocking tankers at Strait of Hormuz

## This week: September 21-22

The Strait of Hormuz remains the focal point for chemical and product tanker operators this week. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told US media on Sep 22 that Iran has not allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through the Strait, with Iraq reporting $60bn in lost revenue since the US-Israel war began.

Oil prices fell to their lowest in 11 days on Sep 21 as this week's UN General Assembly in New York brought hope of diplomatic progress. Separately, the US Treasury Secretary announced all Iranian airlines would be shut down on Wednesday, though Iran Air said hours later it will continue operating flights to Iraq.

This week's updates

- Sep 21 Oil prices fell to their lowest in 11 days as this week's UN General Assembly in New York brought hope of diplomatic progress in the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Sep 21 The US Treasury Secretary said all Iranian airlines would be shut down on Wednesday, but hours later Iran Air announced it will continue operating flights from Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan to Najaf in Iraq.
- FLASHSep 22 Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi told US media Iran has not allowed Iraqi tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, adding Iraq has lost $60bn in revenue since the US-Israel war began.

Still developing

Charterers and owners with Iraqi crude or product stems should expect heightened scrutiny at the Strait of Hormuz and potential delays or denials of passage for vessels calling Iraqi ports. The Iraqi government's statement suggests Iran may be selectively enforcing transit restrictions based on vessel origin or cargo destination, not a blanket closure of the waterway. Vessels with non-Iraqi flags or cargoes may still transit, but operators should anticipate case-by-case Iranian inspection or approval requirements.

War risk premiums for Gulf transits are likely to firm in response, particularly for vessels with Iraqi port calls on their itinerary. Owners should confirm with P&I clubs and war risk underwriters whether coverage remains in place for Strait of Hormuz passage under current conditions, and charterers should factor additional time and potential rerouting costs into fixture planning.

SPI Marine - Iraq reports Iran blocking tankers at Strait of Hormuz

## Previous 5 weeks: quick reference

September 14-20

Week 38

- **Sep 20, 2026:** Iran's Parliament Speaker says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfils commitments under the June peace deal.
- **Sep 18, 2026:** US President Donald Trump extends US sanctions on Iran by five years, replacing their 2026 expiry date with 2031.
- **Sep 15, 2026:** US Central Command says it has redirected 103 commercial vessels as part of Washington's blockade on Iranian maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
- **Sep 17, 2026:** The IRGC says it struck a Togo-flagged tanker that attempted an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- **Sep 15, 2026:** Some physical oil cargoes in Europe climb above $130 a barrel after an attack shuts Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and disrupts exports from Yanbu.
- **Sep 19, 2026:** Iran's security chief says Tehran's conditions for ending the war include an end to the war on all fronts, the unfreezing of Iranian funds and an end to the US military blockade of Iranian ports.

September 7-13

Week 37

- **Sep 11, 2026:** Saudi Arabia suspended its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq, cutting off the kingdom's only crude export route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
- **Sep 11, 2026:** Iran said it will meet representatives from Iraq and Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss safe shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and shared regional security.
- **Sep 13, 2026:** The planned meeting in Oman between Gulf countries and Iran to discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz was postponed.
- **Sep 11, 2026:** The Houthis seized full control of Yemen's Red Sea coast, including the port of Mocha, consolidating their control over the coastline and raising concern over potential leverage on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
- **Sep 11, 2026:** US Central Command said it has redirected 99 commercial vessels as part of Washington's blockade of Iran, up from 96 on September 10.
- **Sep 8, 2026:** US Central Command said it destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days.

August 30-September 5

Week 36

- **Sep 1, 2026:** UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker struck by three unknown projectiles near Khasab, Oman, while exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- **Sep 2, 2026:** Riyadh accused Iran of attacking the Saudi-owned supertanker Sidr with projectiles north of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, killing two sailors.
- **Sep 2, 2026:** Iran's Revolutionary Guard said two oil tankers hit sea mines and were disabled while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
- **Sep 3, 2026:** US Central Command said it had redirected 87 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid the naval blockade of Iran.
- **Sep 4, 2026:** The US imposed sanctions on Turkiye-based Golden Global Bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of facilitating tens of millions of dollars in transactions for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force.
- **Sep 5, 2026:** Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and destroyer, and attacked three oil tankers for using unauthorised routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

August 23-28

Week 35

- **Aug 23, 2026:** Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority said vessels repeatedly violating its passage rules through the Strait of Hormuz will face restrictions on future trips.
- **Aug 23, 2026:** Iran's security chief warned that if Trump's economic war continues, Tehran will halt all oil exports from the Gulf and treat any country's support for US sanctions as an act of war.
- **Aug 24, 2026:** The US announced new sanctions on Tehran that aim to sever every economic lifeline that sustains Iran, in a round that could target Iran's trade partners including China.
- **Aug 25, 2026:** Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that an agreement on a temporary route with Oman does not mean it has reopened.
- **Aug 27, 2026:** Qatar's Foreign Ministry said Qatar and Iran have discussed an agreement to implement a joint project to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
- **Aug 28, 2026:** The IRGC said it has retained decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz, while a White House spokesperson said the strait is de-mined and safe for transit.

August 16-22

Week 34

- **Aug 17, 2026:** US President Donald Trump said the United States is not seeking an extension of the memorandum of understanding with Iran, which expired on Monday, and that Tehran should put up the white flag of surrender.
- **Aug 17, 2026:** Oman is intensifying efforts to contain an oil spill from the grounded vessel Caroline Bezengi near al-Qibliyyah Island, which has been leaking since a suspected explosion on June 8 and now covers more than 2,000 sq km.
- **Aug 18, 2026:** The UAE announced that all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran have been halted until further notice, after accusing Iran of launching two ballistic missiles at the Gulf country targeting maritime traffic.
- **Aug 19, 2026:** US President Donald Trump announced a crushing economic operation against Iran over its failure to reach a deal with Washington, warning other nations of severe financial consequences if they provide Tehran a lifeline.
- **Aug 19, 2026:** An Iranian lawmaker said a Strait of Hormuz plan being discussed with Oman would place the waterway under the control of Iran's armed forces.
- **Aug 22, 2026:** Iran granted Iraq permission to send a number of its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's IRNA news agency.

*This overview is compiled from public reporting and official statements, including CENTCOM, the US Treasury, the IRGC, and Al Jazeera's coverage. It is provided for general market awareness and is not a substitute for official guidance, sanctions counsel, or vessel-specific risk assessment. SPI Marine does not guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Details from the most recent 1-2 days may be headline-level only, pending fuller confirmation. *

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