Will oil continue flowing through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline despite the expiration of the old agreement?

Yes, Turkish officials stated that crude oil flows from Iraq will continue despite the decades-old pipeline deal expiring on Monday, and both sides agreed to allow crude to flow while negotiations proceed.

What is the significance of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline amid regional instability?

The pipeline provides one of the Middle East’s only crude export routes that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, which has been almost entirely closed to traffic during the Iran war—disrupting exports and rattling markets—making its continued operation critically important for near-term oil supply security.

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