Syria to the rescue

 Thu 2:44 pm +00:00, 2 Apr 2026  
posted by Tapestry
Middle East Eye
Iraq has restarted overland oil exports through Syria, marking a significant shift in regional energy logistics as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues to wreak havoc on traditional shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Ali Nazar, director general of Iraq’s state oil marketer Somo, said on Wednesday that the company had agreed to export 50,000 barrels per day of Basra medium crude via Syria to the Mediterranean, with plans to increase volumes. The crude will reach European markets through the Syrian port of Baniyas. Syria’s state news agency Sana reported that fuel convoys had begun entering the country through al-Tanf crossing, signalling what it described as a renewed role for Syria as a transit hub.
The Syrian Petroleum Company said it would store the shipments before transferring them to Baniyas for export. Safwan Sheikh Ahmad, the company’s communications director, said the first convoy includes 299 tankers and called the move a “step toward restoring Syria’s role as a key energy corridor in the region”. The operation is expected to generate revenue for Damascus and revive transit infrastructure damaged during years of civil war. Syrian officials said the process demonstrates the country’s readiness to handle large-scale energy flows in line with international standards. ✍️ MEE/Elis Gjevori https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ir…
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