According to Middle East Eye, Syria, Iraq, and the United States are planning to unveil a deal for a pipeline to the Mediterranean that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz, offering an alternative route for Gulf energy exports and reducing reliance on the strategic waterway. The report cites senior officials familiar with the plan.
Middle East Eye reported exclusively on Saturday that Syria, Iraq, and the United States are planning to unveil a major agreement for a Mediterranean pipeline designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative, which would offer an alternative route for Gulf energy exports, is described by senior officials as a strategic move to reduce dependence on the narrow waterway that has been a flashpoint in US-Iran tensions.
The proposal adds to a series of reported initiatives to secure alternative energy corridors. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar efforts, including a July 11 report that Syria and Iraq had joined a US-led plan for a pipeline bypassing Hormuz, and a July 17 report on Chevron signing an MoU with Iraq for oil supply via an alternative route. Other related developments include European pressure on the Trump administration to support a Hormuz alternative, Oman's formal proposal to the US, and rival trade corridors promoted by Turkey and Syria.
The current report remains unconfirmed by independent sources, and details of the pipeline's route, capacity, and timeline have not been disclosed. The involvement of Syria, which is under US sanctions, adds a layer of complexity to the diplomatic effort.
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