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Iraq signed over $60 billion in deals with US firms to develop new oil export routes.

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Iraq

Who
US firms, Iraq
What
Iraq signed over $60 billion in deals with US firms to develop new oil export routes.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:06:29 GMT · 2h 45m ago
Where
Iraq ·
Why
To establish new oil export routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
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These deals could significantly alter global oil export dynamics by reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. This strategic shift by Iraq aims to enhance its export security and potentially redraw the global oil map.

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