So chevron took over oil concession in Iraq that belonged to russia's Luk oil and one in US forces deized in syria ....

[syed putra]

And now they want to build a pipeline to Mediterranean. Bypass straIts of Hormuz.

Seizure of assets is not capitalism. It's thievery. Like Israelis even today seizing Palestinians homes without compensation. And how PAP took over malay island.

Iraq gives go-ahead for Chevron pipeline deal​

Iraq urgently seeks to diversify export routes following Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi.Photo: AP/SCANPIX

• Vladimir Afanasiev

• European Correspondent

Energy Security


Published 6 July 2026, 17:47


Iraq's state-run oil producer Basra Oil Company (BOC) has been given the go-ahead to sign agreements with a Chevron-led consortium to proceed with two oil export pipeline projects to Turkey and Syria.