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Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington

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Iraq's prime minister signed forty-eight deals with United States companies during a visit to Washington, per Al Jazeera. One agreement involves rebuilding the Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil shipments.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/iraq-signs-48-de...

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