How Turkey is deepening energy and economic ties with Iraq as Iran weakens

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ANKARA — As the Iran war reshapes regional trade routes and weakens Tehran’s influence, Turkey is moving to deepen its foothold in Iraq, betting on energy, infrastructure and connectivity to expand its influence in Baghdad.

The shift is taking shape through a series of agreements that move the relationship beyond traditional oil transit. Turkey has taken a direct stake in major Kirkuk oil fields, secured additional capacity for Iraqi crude through........

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