EconomyPublished: 20 June 2026 at 17:20
Iraq to Diversify Crude Oil Exports via Syrian Ports
Iraq will expand its agreement with Syria to diversify crude oil and petroleum product export routes after the war in the Persian Gulf affected its traditional supply lines.
Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and petroleum products through Syrian ports following disruptions to its main supply routes in the Persian Gulf caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran. The existing agreement with Syria will be expanded to provide alternative export channels and reduce reliance on a single region. This move is part of Iraq's efforts to diversify its oil export infrastructure in response to geopolitical risks.
