Iraq urges Kurdistan to resume oil exports to Türkiye
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has called on the regional government of Iraqi Kurdistan to resume oil exports via the pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, warning that continued disputes could lead to legal action, according to a ministry statement. The appeal comes amid disruptions in oil supplies from southern producers through the Strait of Hormuz due to rising regional tensions, increasing pressure on Iraq to secure alternative export routes. The ministry rejected the position of Kurdistan’s Ministry of Natural Resources, stated in mid-March that resuming exports was contingent on meeting several conditions, including restarting production halted by repeated attacks from armed groups on energy facilities and paying salaries to regional public-sector workers. Baghdad described Kurdistan’s stance as “politically motivated,” driven by party interests rather than professional or legal considerations related to the oil sector. Iraq’s ministry said it is workin...