Iraq and Syria have signed an agreement to rehabilitate an oil pipeline intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global crude exports. The United States supports the deal, viewing it as a potential alternative route for oil shipments. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday while visiting the U.S.
The agreement focuses on restoring a Mediterranean pipeline that would allow Iraq to export crude oil through Syria’s port of Baniyas. This aims to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, which has been subject to tensions and disruptions in the past. The move is intended to provide an alternative export route for Iraqi crude.
The United States backed the agreement Friday, according to reports. No details were given regarding US involvement beyond support for the deal itself.
While no right-leaning sources reported on this story, left and lean-left outlets emphasize the pipeline’s potential to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and reduce regional tensions. The Middle East Eye notes that the agreement seeks to circumvent a key chokepoint for oil tankers.
The rehabilitation of the pipeline is still in its early stages, and significant work will be required to restore it to full operational capacity. The current status of the project beyond the signed agreement remains unclear.
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