Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced that no Iraqi oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was declared.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the ministry currently records the export of Iraqi oil through the Kurdistan region to the Turkish port of Ceyhan at a rate exceeding 200,000 barrels per day.
The ministry emphasized that the strategic shift in export routes ensures the continuity of supply amidst changing regional dynamics. Officials noted that the utilization of the Ceyhan pipeline remains a critical component of Iraq's energy infrastructure, providing a reliable alternative to maritime routes in the Persian Gulf.
The port of Ceyhan, located on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, serves as a vital energy hub for the transit of crude oil from both Iraq and Azerbaijan to international markets. This northern export route is historically significant for regional energy security, allowing landlocked oil fields to reach global consumers while bypassing potential maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.
