Iraq proposes supplying Turkey with one million oil barrels daily
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for talks with Erdoğan, offering significant oil supplies as Turkey seeks alternatives to disrupted Gulf routes.
By Europa Express29 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CETUpdated 29 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Iraq proposes supplying Turkey with one million oil barrels daily
Strategic Context: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for talks with Erdoğan, offering significant oil supplies as Turkey seeks alternatives to disrupted Gulf routes.
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According to Euronews, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for his first talks with President Erdoğan since taking office. During the meeting, Iraq offered to supply Turkey with one million barrels of oil per day.
The proposal comes as Ankara looks to reduce its dependence on disrupted Gulf routes amid the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.