US pressure on Iraqi government to resume Kurdistan oil exports
US pressure on Iraqi government to resume Kurdistan oil exports
2-25-2025
Information/ Translation..
A report by the Investor Idea website revealed on Tuesday that the Trump administration is exerting unusual pressure on the Iraqi government to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region under the implicit threat of imposing economic sanctions.
The report, translated by /Al-Maalomah/ agency, stated that “for the United States, this step is part of the maximum pressure campaign on the Islamic Republic, which aims to reduce Iranian crude oil exports to zero. Although the Iraqi authorities denied receiving direct threats, various sources indicate that American pressure was decisive in Baghdad announcing a possible reactivation of the flow of Kurdish crude oil to Turkey.”
He continued, “However, the resumption of these exports faces many challenges. Tensions between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdish region, especially regarding payments and control of crude oil revenues, have hindered the progress process. In addition, the condition of the pipeline, which requires urgent maintenance, further complicates the restart of operations.”
The report explained that “another major obstacle comes from international oil companies operating in the Kurdish region, as these companies demand explicit payment guarantees before resuming shipments, fearing delays or defaults by Baghdad. The lack of trust between the two parties has created an atmosphere of uncertainty that could derail any short-term progress.”
It indicated that “even if the flow of oil is successfully resumed, its impact on the global market will be limited, as Iraq is subject to production commitments set by OPEC+, which limit its ability to significantly increase exports. These limits aim to maintain the stability of global oil prices by preventing oversupply that could destabilize markets.”
It pointed out that “however, the partial revival of Kurdish exports may help ease some regional geopolitical and economic tensions. For the United States, achieving this goal would enhance its strategy against Iran, while for Iraq, it requires a delicate balance between meeting international demands and maintaining internal stability.”
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