Iraqi oil exports are set to utilize a new route through Syria, aiming to avoid the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. This development involves a growing line of tanker trucks prepared to transport oil via Syrian territory. The move intends to provide Iraq with a more secure and diversified export pathway for its petroleum. Concerns regarding safety and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have prompted the search for alternatives. This new route could potentially reduce Iraq’s reliance on the Persian Gulf’s crucial waterway. Details regarding the volume of oil and the specifics of the agreement between Iraq and Syria remain limited, but the initiative signals a shift in Iraq’s export strategy. The arrangement suggests closer economic ties between Baghdad and Damascus.