Economic Expert Clarifies Iraqi Oil Export Routes Through the Gulf and Criticizes Misleading Media Coverage

mniraq - A researcher specializing in economics and international transport directed sharp criticism at some media coverage concerning the Iraqi oil exports file through the Arabian Gulf, questioning the purpose of promoting news about "special approvals" for the passage of tankers amid on-the-ground contradictions. The researcher clarified in his statements that claims stating Iraq is the only country in the Gulf that requires exceptional approvals to export its oil completely contradict reality, confirming that all Gulf countries export their oil normally. He explained that Iraqi oil passes through the internationally and regionally approved Omani route, not through any special routes. He added that Iraqi oil transport ships sometimes have to turn off their tracking devices when crossing the Strait of Hormuz as a precautionary measure, noting that Iraq utilizes the same ships used by other countries in the region to transport oil outside the Gulf, and expressing surprise at the motives behind some media outlets' attempts to pass these misleading narratives to public opinion.