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Iraq’s Oil Future Shifts with U.S. Deals | Global News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
American companies just locked in $60 billion in deals with Iraq, reshaping global energy logistics — from healthcare to infrastructure, but the big move? Creating new oil export routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. After Iraqi PM Ali Falah al-Zaidi met with U.S. energy leaders, calling for long-term partnerships, Chevron signed three key deals — two to boost production, one to build a pipeline. Meanwhile, the U.S. helped broker a joint Iraq-Syria oil pipeline revival, with a U.S.-led consortium set to lead. This isn’t just about profits — it’s about energy security, regional stability, and Iraq’s push for independence from chokepoints. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bf1f31a3f00d0e13