Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait

Iran has allowed a ​number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, ​Iran’s ‌state news agency reported ⁠on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new US economic sanctions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.