Iraq is planning to significantly increase crude oil exports through the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline in Turkey as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing regional conflict, according to Bloomberg.
With southern export routes through the Persian Gulf heavily disrupted, Iraq is shifting more oil northward via Turkey to keep shipments moving and reduce reliance on the blocked maritime corridor. The move is part of a broader emergency response to maintain export revenues despite major logistical and security challenges in the Gulf.
The article highlights that while the Ceyhan route offers a crucial alternative, its capacity is limited compared with Iraq’s usual export volumes through Hormuz, meaning the country still faces substantial constraints even with this adjustment.
