[55372] Passage of an Iraqi oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iran

Iraqi oil tanker crosses the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iran

According to reports from Iranian and regional media outlets on May 11, 2026, a giant oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The tanker, identified as the "Agios Anargyros 1", is currently en route to Nghi Son port in Vietnam.

The Iranian Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the regime in Tehran, emphasized that the tanker passed through "the route designated by Iran." This report received widespread echo in media outlets affiliated with the Axis of Resistance, including Al-Mayadeen channel and Baghdad Today News Agency, which noted that the passage was carried out "after an agreement and coordination with Iran" (according to the Rased Al-Ado channel).

The reports highlight the collaborative coordination with Iranian authorities to ensure passage through the strategic strait. Additional sources such as Al-Mamlaka channel and Lebanon News confirmed the details of the event, focusing on the use of the Iranian-designated route as a key factor in the successful passage of the tanker loaded with Iraqi oil.