Iraq and Syria Sign Deal for Oil Pipeline to Mediterranean

Iraq and Syria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to build an oil pipeline from Iraq to the Mediterranean Sea. The agreement aims to export Iraqi crude oil through Syrian territory, bypassing other shipping routes. The pipeline’s final destination is a port on the Mediterranean coast, though specific locations were not disclosed. Both countries described the project as a step toward economic cooperation and energy security. No timeline or cost estimates were provided. The deal comes amid ongoing efforts by Iraq to diversify its export options.