Jordan, Iraq push Basra-Aqaba pipeline amid Hormuz crisis

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi reaffirmed commitment to the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline project, aiming to provide an alternative export route for Iraqi crude bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The push comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf, though the project's timeline and capacity remain uncertain. This signals strategic diversification of energy transit routes, reducing dependence on Hormuz chokepoint.