# Iraq signs oil deals with Western firms, eyes revival of Syria pipeline

Iraq has signed agreements with Western oil companies to develop its energy sector, including a deal to revive a key pipeline through Syria. This move could boost Iraqi oil exports and reshape regional energy dynamics, potentially easing Syria's isolation. The agreements mark a rare cooperation between Iraqi authorities and Western firms amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/17/iraq-signs-deals-with-western-oil-firms-including-to-revive-syria-pipeline?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:19:19 +0000