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Iraq asks Syria to help export oil via its territory, bypassing Strait of Hormuz

Iraq has directly asked Syria to help with oil exports, Bloomberg reported wednesday, citing sources. Syria is preparing to provide a secure route for Iraqi crude oil exports to avoid the Strait of…

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