Bassem Abdul Karim, the director of the Iraqi Basra Oil Company, told "Reuters" that Iraq can restore oil exports at a rate of approximately 3.4 million barrels per day within a week if the Strait of Hormuz is opened.
Lack of Official Guarantees
Bassem Abdul Karim added that Iraq has not yet received any written guarantees allowing oil tankers to pass through the strait, which hinders the possibility of fully resuming exports.
Impact of Attacks on Production
He pointed out that drone attacks on southern oil fields have caused significant disruption in oil production and export operations, emphasizing that securing maritime straits is a fundamental condition for the stability of Iraq's oil exports.