The Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government have agreed with international companies to reopen the Iraq-Türkiye oil pipeline, a deal facilitated by the United States. The announcement, made on September 25th, 2025, is expected to yield benefits for both American and Iraqi citizens and reaffirms Iraq's sovereignty. Senator Marco Rubio welcomed the agreement via a social media post on his official X account (formerly Twitter) on September 25th, 2025, at 9:37 PM UTC. He stated that the deal "will bring tangible benefits for both Americans and Iraqis while reaffirming Iraq’s sovereignty." The specific timeline for the pipeline's operational restart was not disclosed in the announcement, nor were the identities of the international companies involved. The agreement resolves ongoing discussions regarding the critical oil export route, which has been a subject of negotiation for an extended period. The United States has played a key role in mediating the terms of this agreement.
