On 31 August, Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official owned media) carried a proposal for four strategic oil-export pipeline routes intended to diversify Iraq’s export outlets and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. The caption did not identify the four routes, their sponsors, costs or implementation status, and the broadcast audio was not assessed.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official owned media31 Aug, 11:51
“Four strategic routes have been proposed for oil-export pipelines, aimed at diversifying export outlets and reducing Iraq’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.”
أربع مسارات استراتيجية مقترحة لأنابيبِ تصديرِ النفطِ، بهدفِ تنويع منافذِ التصديرِ وتقليلِ اعتمادِ العراق على مضيقِ هرمز
named routes and sponsors, cabinet or parliamentary adoption, or faction-linked contractors by 7 September; any of these moves this file.