TRSyria and Iraq are nearing agreement on restoring a critical oil pipeline connecting the two nations, which had been damaged during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. The Haditha-Banias pipeline, originally built in 1952, would allow Iraq to export oil through Syria’s Mediterranean coastline, bypassing current disruptions like the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A consortium involving Chevron is expected to lead the project, with construction anticipated to take up to three years. Syrian officials estimate the pipeline could transport 1.5–2 million barrels of oil daily once operational, significantly boosting Syria’s revenue. Recent changes in Syria’s leadership, following the ousting of Bashar Assad in late 2024, have led to efforts to rebuild the country’s energy sector, including taking control of oil fields previously held by the YPG. U.S. officials have endorsed the initiative as strategically important for both countries.
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