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U.S. Reopens Iraqi Oil Pipeline After Iranian Strikes

12/4/2025

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The United States intensified efforts to reopen an Iraqi oil pipeline after Iranian drone strikes in July, halting nearly half of Kurdistan's production.
A preliminary agreement was reached on July 17, and oil flowed again on September 27 after months of U.S. pressure and sanctions threats.
The move signals a shift of influence in Iraq from Tehran to Washington, though the deal remains temporary and subject to review.

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The United States intensified efforts to reopen an Iraqi oil pipeline after Iranian drone strikes in July, halting nearly half of Kurdistan's production.
A preliminary agreement was reached on July 17, and oil flowed again on September 27 after months of U.S. pressure and sanctions threats.
The move signals a shift of influence in Iraq from Tehran to Washington, though the deal remains temporary and subject to review.