The US State Department announced that Iraq and Syria signed an agreement to restore the oil pipeline connecting the two countries. The signing took place at the US Chamber of Commerce in the presence of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi, according to Abu Ali Express.
The US State Department, as reported by Abu Ali Express, confirmed that Iraq and Syria have signed an agreement to restore the oil pipeline that connects the two countries. The signing ceremony was held at the US Chamber of Commerce and was attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zidi.
No further details have been provided regarding the pipeline's capacity, timeline for restoration, or the specific sections to be rehabilitated. The agreement appears to be part of broader US efforts to integrate energy infrastructure in the region, though it is distinct from the separate US-backed plan for a new Mediterranean pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, which The Zioneer has reported on previously.
The announcement comes from a single source, and independent verification is pending. The Zioneer will continue to monitor for additional details and official statements from Baghdad and Damascus.
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