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Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say

Published March 20, 2026
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Iraq has declared force majeure on all oilfields developed by foreign oil companies, as military operations in the region have disrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, preventing most of the country’s crude exports from moving, Reuters reports citing oil ministry sources.

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