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Iraq is using Syria and Jordan to export petroleum products and crude oil, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iraq, Syria, Jordan

Who
Iraq
What
Iraq is using Syria and Jordan to export petroleum products and crude oil, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:02:26 GMT · 2h 16m ago
Where
Iraq, Syria, Jordan ·
Why
To bypass the Strait of Hormuz for petroleum exports.
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This rerouting of oil exports by Iraq could alter regional energy trade dynamics and potentially reduce the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for Iraqi crude.

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