The war against Iran has exposed Iraq’s dependence on oil exports, pushing Baghdad to diversify energy routes and partnerships.

The Damietta Port drone attack sparked competing theories over responsibility, with accusations involving Iran, “Israel”, and other actors, while raising concerns about Egypt’s energy security, regional escalation, and military preparedness.

The Yemen crisis has become a regional confrontation, with the Houthis leveraging Yemen’s strategic position while Saudi Arabia and international actors seek to prevent wider escalation.

Syria is re-emerging on the regional and international radar not just as a theater of conflict, but as a potential player in reshaping supply chains between East and West.

The Saudi oil pipeline through Yemen is a geopolitical project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but its future remains uncertain due to Yemeni instability, Houthi opposition, and regional rivalries.