rafidainscope - Researchers and specialists in economics and international transport have directed harsh criticism at certain media coverage addressing the export of Iraqi oil through the Arabian Gulf, pointing out clear fallacies and contradictions on the ground. Specialists refuted claims
that Iraq enjoys exceptional approvals for the transit of its tankers, confirming that all countries in the region conduct export operations normally, and that Iraqi oil utilizes the standard regional Omani navigational route rather than special pathways. They highlighted security
challenges that compel oil tankers, including chartered regional vessels, to switch off tracking devices when passing through strategic straits to avoid potential targeting, questioning the underlying motives behind some media outlets promoting narratives that do not reflect actual maritime realities.
