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Iraq approves studies for strategic oil export pipelines involving Kirkuk
Iraq’s cabinet authorized preliminary, non-binding studies for new strategic export routes. A consortium involving Capital TI, Chevron and Qatar’s UCC will compare a Basra–Haditha–Kirkuk–Ceyhan route with a Basra–Haditha–Baniyas option, while KBR provides consultancy. The studies aim to diversify export outlets and reduce dependence on a limited number of corridors.
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Iraqi warplanes strike ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk
Iraqi F-16 aircraft carried out three strikes on suspected ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk province. The operation followed a ground inspection of an earlier strike area and came after a clash in which an ISIS member and a Counter-Terrorism Service first lieutenant were killed. The report shows that small insurgent cells remain active despite the group’s territorial defeat.
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Turkey and Iraq discuss energy cooperation before Kirkuk–Ceyhan deal expires
Turkish and Iraqi officials discussed the future of the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement, which was due to expire on July 27, 2026. Negotiations covered a replacement framework, improved use of the pipeline and possible new connections. The talks reflect both countries’ interest in maintaining a major northern export corridor while updating an aging legal and technical arrangement.
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