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Iraq and UAE Compete for Oil Pipeline Dominance

Updated 2026-06-09 05:15 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Iraq has approved plans to expedite crude exports through the Kurdistan-Turkey pipeline network, competing with the United Arab Emirates. This move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid export disruptions.

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