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Iraq and Syria agreed to revive a long-shuttered oil pipeline.

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Iraq, Syria

Who
Iraq, Syria
What
Iraq and Syria agreed to revive a long-shuttered oil pipeline.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:19:16 GMT · 1h 48m ago
Where
Iraq, Syria ·
Why
To reduce Baghdad's reliance on the Strait of Hormuz after the Iran conflict disrupts oil transit.
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The revival of the pipeline aims to provide an alternative route for Iraqi oil exports, potentially altering global oil transit dynamics and reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.

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