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Iraq turns to Syrian port for gasoline imports
Original: Iraq begins importing gasoline via Syrian port to bypass the closed Strait of Hormuz
Iraq has begun importing gasoline through a Syrian port, seeking to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed. The move highlights how the strait's closure is forcing countries in the region to reroute energy supplies through alternative corridors, with Iraq relying on Syrian infrastructure to keep fuel flowing to its domestic market.
Why now: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting regional energy shipping routes, making Iraq's alternative supply route newsworthy.
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