Iraq imports petrol through Syria in another US-backed step towards closer ties | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-09-27 21:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy
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Iraq has started importing petrol through Syria, an Oil Ministry official said on Sunday, in a significant deepening of ties with Damascus as Baghdad deals with disruption to its trade through the Strait of Hormuz, and as the US pushes for closer relations between the two countries.
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