Iraq has reached an understanding with Iran for its oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz, an Iraqi government minister told the Al Jazeera media network.

Oil minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani said talks were ongoing between the countries over the waterway, which Iran controls and has effectively blocked maritime traffic from passing through since the war began.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Iran’s energy commission said the country’s oil production and exports would continue uninterrupted.

For context: Donald Trump has called on US allies to do more to help secure the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, as the reduction in oil exports from the Gulf continues to affect global markets.

However, an oil tanker carrying non-Iranian crude oil passed through the strait with its tracking on, the first time this has happened during the war.