Iraq and the Kurdish Regional Government have reached an initial agreement to restart oil exports through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline to Türkiye, increasing output and revenue. Baghdad continues talks with Tehran over Gulf exports, while the KRG is seeking the lifting of trade restrictions and improved security for oil infrastructure. The expanded pipeline flows could help Iraq address its $13 billion budget deficit in 2025. Yunus Demiroglu reports on developments from northern Iraq.
Iraqi oil flow via Türkiye restarts amid Hormuz tensions
