Iraq Shifts to Overland Oil Exports Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

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As Iraq shifts to alternative overland routes for crude exports due to the shipping collapse in the Strait of Hormuz, the search for alternatives has expanded to include gas exports amid a massive energy supply crisis. The total closure of the strait has forced Baghdad to seek costly land-based solutions, while two Iranian VLCCs managed to exit the Persian Gulf using 'dark mode' tactics to bypass surveillance. This expansion into gas logistics highlights the severity of the regional disruption, which now threatens the entire energy spectrum. Analysts suggest that while Iraq relies on trucking as a desperate measure, the successful covert transit of vessels could shift risk assessments for global markets. The international community remains focused on whether these multi-modal efforts can mitigate the significant supply deficit caused by the maritime blockade.

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