Strait of Hormuz blockade reroutes Iraqi oil via Syria's Baniyas port

A blockade at the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to export oil through Syria's port of Baniyas, reviving the facility. The shift is a direct consequence of the Hormuz disruption, but the local population continues to suffer, indicating limited economic benefit. The development signals a significant rerouting of energy flows, though the scale and duration remain uncertain.