Monday, April 06, 2026

Iran Says Iraqi Ships Can Pass Strait as Transits Tick Up

Tehran says Iraq will face no restrictions in waterway, praising country's 'struggle' against the US.

Posted by lamplighter at 09:33 AM | 6 COMMENTS | permalink

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Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, and shutting down the Bab al-Mandeb Strait could further disrupt oil markets.

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-- Forbes (@forbes.com) Apr 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM

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... "We hold profound respect for Iraq's national sovereignty," the military command said in the statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

"You are a nation that bears the scars of American occupation, and your struggle against the US is worthy of praise and admiration."

Iran's announcement came as US President Donald Trump reiterated his demands for Tehran to make a deal or relinquish control of the waterway, warning in a social media post that "all hell" would rain down within 48 hours otherwise.

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters rejected Trump's demand, calling his threat a "helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action". ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-05 02:18 PM

I guess the ------- strait is open?

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-04-05 08:39 PM

I guess the ------- strait is open?

Only for pro-MAGA countries. Like Iraq.

#3 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-05 08:44 PM

C'mon Don Jr, time to put on your captains hat and steer a big ole Exxon tanker through the straight.

Do something useful for the nation.

#4 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-04-06 09:27 AM

While Trump rages like a lunatic on his s*&^ty social media platform, Iran is probably making actual deals behind the scenes that are beneficial to Iran and it's allies.

They're more than happy to let Trump continue to come across as a dementia addled, unstable moron as I'm sure it's making the other country's choice that much easier.

#5 | Posted by jpw at 2026-04-06 10:08 AM

One thing Iran should be grateful to the US for... The US basically gave them Iraq.

#6 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2026-04-06 01:23 PM

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