Iraq seeks additional oil tankers to assert control over Strait of Hormuz passage

Iraq is reportedly seeking to acquire more oil tankers to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and plans to reopen a tender for additional vessels. The move signals a potential shift in Iraq's maritime posture, possibly aimed at increasing its influence over oil transit routes. The details of the tender and the intended scale of the tanker fleet remain unclear, and the strategic implications for regional oil flows are uncertain.