Kirkuk’s back in headlines as Iraq seeks routes around Hormuz to move oil after Strait disruptions, centering on its oil-heavy role in the north. Brief: major Iraqi city, capital of Kirkuk Governorate, ethnically diverse.
Iraq has restarted limited oil exports of 250,000 bpd through Turkey’s Ceyhan port after disruptions caused by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The country’s oil sector faces challenges due to security and political tensions, with efforts underway to restore alternative export routes.