Iraq's move towards adopting the Syrian route comes within a broader context of restructuring energy security in the region.

Despite Africa's geographical distance from the war waged by the U.S. and “Israel” on Iran since February 28, its repercussions extend far beyond the region, reaching Africa both directly and indirectly.

Algeria and Libya gain from rising oil and gas prices, but Algeria’s benefits are more stable while Libya’s remain fragile.

At a moment of deep regional uncertainty, where lines of war intersect with the maps of energy and trade, Syria finds itself at a new crossroads shaped not only by internal pressures but by fast-moving geopolitical shifts reshaping the Middle East.

The U.S. revoked Iraq's energy exemption from Iran, pushing Iraq to find alternative gas sources while Iran continues to influence its energy projects and politics.