--- title: "Iraq to Export Crude Oil Via Trucks Through Syria" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/business/iraq-to-export-crude-oil-via-trucks-through-syria" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/iraq-to-export-crude-oil-via-trucks-through-syria" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/business/iraq-to-export-crude-oil-via-trucks-through-syria.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/iraq-to-export-crude-oil-via-trucks-through-syria" category: "Business & Economy" area: "Middle East" published: "2026-10-08T14:46:28.270Z" source_reported: "2026-10-08T12:00:20.000Z" updated: "2026-10-08T18:00:24.694Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 45 hype_score: 40 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-08T17:44:57.493Z" --- # Iraq to Export Crude Oil Via Trucks Through Syria *New land route aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, with shipments potentially starting mid-October.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body, but relies on anonymous sourcing for some details. - Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties or discussion of next steps. - Hype 40 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises a new route, but the body clarifies it's an alternative with limited capacity. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Iraq is set to begin exporting crude oil by truck through Syria to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas. - The Syrian and Iraqi governments are close to finalising an agreement for this new land transit route. - Yousef Kiblawi, head of Syrian Petroleum Co., told Bloomberg that the first truck shipments could start by mid-October. - This route is intended to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Iraq's oil exports. Iraq is preparing to export crude oil via trucks through Syria to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas. The Syrian and Iraqi governments are close to finalising an agreement for this land transit route. Yousef Kiblawi, head of Syrian Petroleum Co., told Bloomberg that the first truck shipments could begin by mid-October. Syria already transports Iraqi fuel oil by truck to Baniyas. This new route aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for Iraq's oil exports. ## Disagreement on timing Yousef Kiblawi, head of Syrian Petroleum Co., told Bloomberg that the first truck shipments of crude oil could begin by mid-October, according to reports from fakti.bg, vz.ru, news-pravda.com, and Anadolu Ajansı. Hathalyoum.net also states that Iraq is about to export its oil through trucks from Syria starting in mid-October. However, the digest from 연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency, citing Bloomberg, states that the method of exporting crude oil by truck through Syria is expected to begin as early as the middle of this month, without specifying a date. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mention the specific figure of approximately 1,000 trucks transporting fuel oil daily, each carrying about 220 barrels, as detailed in fakti.bg's full report. No centre-rated outlet covered this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 10 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 20% (2) - Centre: 10% (1) - Right: 70% (7) 8 of 18 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-08T17:44:57.493Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 13 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-08T18:00:24.694Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated reports led on the preparation of Iraq's crude oil exports through Syria. Fakti.bg, in its full report, detailed that the new route aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz and that Syria already transports Iraqi fuel oil by truck to Baniyas. It also noted that around 1,000 trucks are involved daily in transporting fuel oil, with each carrying approximately 220 barrels. Charter97.org's digest stated that one of the largest oil exporters found a replacement for the Strait of Hormuz. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right - The right-rated reports focused on the agreement between Syria and Iraq for a land route for oil exports. Vz.ru reported that Syrian and Iraqi authorities are close to concluding an agreement, quoting Yousef Kiblawi stating that the deal between the two governments is almost concluded. Le Figaro's digest highlighted that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz puts Syria in a strategic position on oil roads. Yonhap News Agency, citing Bloomberg, reported that Iraqi crude oil transport by land through Syria, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, is expected to begin as early as mid-October. News-pravda.com reported that Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Yousef Qiblawy told Bloomberg that the first convoy of oil tankers will arrive in Syria by mid-October. Interfax.ru stated that Damascus and Baghdad have almost agreed to transport Iraqi oil to bypass the Strait of Ormuz. Anadolu Ajansı reported that truck shipments could begin by mid-October, expanding existing fuel oil transit through Syria’s Mediterranean port of Baniyas. Zero Hedge's digest stated that Iraq formally requested Syria act as a 'Hormuz Bypass' route for its crude. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 1 - low: 1 - mixed: 3 - high: 5 - unknown: 8 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Iraq news, the latest Iraq news by Iraqi News…](https://iraqinews.com/iraq/syria-to-provide-alternative-route-for-iraqs-oil-exports) — Syria to provide alternative route for Iraq’s oil exports - [Le Figaro](https://lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/guerre-au-moyen-orient-le-blocage-du-detroit-d-ormuz-place-la-syrie-en-position-strategique-sur-les-routes-du-petrole-20261008) — War in the Middle East: the Blockade of the Strait of Ormuz Puts Syria in a Strategic Position on Oil Roads - [Unknown](https://biz.nv.ua/ukr/markets/odin-z-naybilshih-eksporteriv-pochne-vivoziti-naftu-nezvichnim-sposobom-v-obhid-ormuzkoji-protoki-50648103.html) — Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. One of the Largest Exporters Will Start Exporting Oil in an Unusual Way - [Business AM](https://businessam.be/irak-wil-ruwe-olie-via-syrie-naar-de-middellandse-zee-vervoeren-om-straat-van-hormuz-te-omzeilen) — Iraq Wants to Transport Crude Oil via Syria to the Mediterranean Sea to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz. - [inbusiness.kz](https://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/irak-nashel-novyj-put-dlya-nefti-v-obhod-ormuzskogo-proliva) — Iraq Has Found a New Way for Oil to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz - [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/suriya-iraq-neftinin-dasinmasi-ucun-alternativ-tranzit-marsrutu-acmaga-hazirlasir-1002997) — Syria Prepares to Open Alternative Transit Route for Transporting Iraqi Oil - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/10/8/1460214.html) — Syria and Iraq Agreed on a Land Route for Oil Exports - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261008087900009) — Iraqi Crude Oil Transported by Land Through Syria… Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz - [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/biznes/1087573-irak-podgotva-iznos-na-surov-petrol-prez-siria) — Iraq Prepares Crude Oil Exports Through Syria - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/10/08/2648548.html) — Syria will provide Iraq with a route for oil transit through its territory to divert shipments away from the Strait of Hormuz, Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Yousef Qiblawy told Bloomberg - [charter97.org](https://charter97.org/ru/news/2026/10/7/701099) — One of the Largest Oil Exporters Found a Replacement for the Strait of Hormuz - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/60f152b30066467d) — Iraq Formally Requests Syria Act As 'Hormuz Bypass' Route For Its Crude - [Zero Hedge](https://zerohedge.com/energy/iraq-formally-requests-syria-act-hormuz-bypass-route-its-crude) — Iraq Formally Requests Syria Act As 'Hormuz Bypass' Route For Its Crude - [Al-Shorouk](https://shorouknews.com/news/view.aspx?cdate=07102026&id=a5b80978-c807-453e-92c8-e8ace99428ce) — Syria Is Preparing to Provide an Alternative Oil Export Route Beyond the Strait of Hormuz - Al-Sharq Gate - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1120907) — Damascus and Baghdad Almost Agreed to Transport Iraqi Oil to Bypass the Strait of Ormuz - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iraq-looks-to-syrian-route-for-crude-exports-to-bypass-hormuz-report/4081128) — Iraq Looks to Syrian Route for Crude Exports to Bypass Hormuz: Report - [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4243752) — Iraq Is About to Export Its Oil Through Trucks From Syria Starting in Mid-October. - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4022010/i-suria-anadeiknuetai-os-enallaktiki-diadromi-parakampsis-tou-ormouz-gia-to-argo-tou-irak) — Syria Emerges as Alternative Route to Bypass Hormuz for Iraqi Crude ## Questions **What is the new route for Iraqi oil exports?** Iraq is preparing to export crude oil via trucks through Syria to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas. This new land transit route aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Iraq's oil exports. **When could the first shipments begin?** Yousef Kiblawi, head of Syrian Petroleum Co., told Bloomberg that the first truck shipments of crude oil could begin by mid-October. Some reports suggest it could be as early as the middle of this month. **What is the significance of bypassing the Strait of Hormuz?** The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial chokepoint for Iraq's oil exports. Bypassing it through a land route via Syria aims to secure essential state revenues by establishing an alternative export route, mitigating risks associated with potential blockades or disruptions in the Strait. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/business/iraq-to-export-crude-oil-via-trucks-through-syria. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Iraq to Export Crude Oil Via Trucks Through Syria", https://mediabias.news/business/iraq-to-export-crude-oil-via-trucks-through-syria