Iraq reveals it sent 10 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in April and now aims for talks with OPEC to increase production.

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho Published on 16/05/2026 at 14:13

Iraq reported exporting 10 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in April, while the new oil minister, Basim Mohammed, stated that the country intends to engage with OPEC to increase production and reach a capacity of 5 million barrels per day

Iraq exported 10 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in April, reported the new oil minister, Basim Mohammed, at a press conference this Saturday (16). The announcement placed the country on an agenda focused on production and export.

Mohammed also stated that Iraq plans to engage with OPEC to boost the production of the commodity and expand its export capacity. Baghdad aims to reach a production capacity of 5 million barrels per day, as declared by the minister.

Iraq reports export through the Strait of Hormuz

The export of 10 million barrels in April was presented by Basim Mohammed as a central figure in Iraq’s oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz. The information was disclosed at a press conference held this Saturday.

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Plan involves production and export capacity

Basim Mohammed stated that Iraq intends to seek engagement with OPEC to boost oil production. The strategy also involves expanding export capacity, although the minister did not detail timelines or stages.

The goal presented by Baghdad is to reach a production capacity of 5 million barrels per day. The announcement reinforces Iraq’s focus on expanding its oil industry and exporting the commodity through the Strait of Hormuz in April.

With information from CNN Brazil.

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Iraq reveals it sent 10 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in April and now aims for talks with OPEC to increase production.

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