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

Iraq, Syria

Who

Iraq, Syria

What

When

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:19:16 GMT · 1h 46m 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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How this affects you

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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Benzinga
https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/26/07/60540429/iraq-syria-revive-oil-pipeline-shut-since-2003-in-bid-to-bypass-strait-of-hormuz-after-iran-war-disrupts-exports
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