#Ormuz Strait

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Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline: pipes with shut-off valves against the backdrop of an oil refinery, illustrating the strategic route for transporting oil from Iraq to Turkey

Turkey and Iraq Extend Kirkuk-Ceyhan Pipeline Contract: Strategy to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 08/02/2026, 02:27
Turkey and Iraq have extended the contract for the operation of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline for another year 🛢️🇹🇷🇮🇶. This decision guarantees an alternative export route for Iraqi oil amidst risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline's potential is up to 750,000 barrels per day, which is critical for the stability of supplies to global markets. ⚖️🚢
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Donald Trump in the Oval Office, thoughtfully looking away, symbolizing deliberation over ceasefire or escalation of conflict with Iran

Trump at a Crossroads: Ceasefire or Escalation of War with Iran?

Politics 07/21/2026, 07:46
Donald Trump faces a choice: accept the mediators' proposal for a 10-day ceasefire with Iran or go for a full-scale escalation. 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Despite the bombing, Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the US is transferring fighters to the region. The diplomatic window is closing, and a decision must be made in the coming days. ⚖️🔥
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