Iraq says oil production could normalize within days after Hormuz reopens
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 13:00 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Iraq's oil ministry announced that once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the country's oil output can return to pre‑closure levels within a few days. The statement came as shipping lanes were cleared after a recent blockage, allowing crude exports to resume.
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