Kurdistan’s New Gas Play Just Exposed the Real Battle for Iraq
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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is emerging as a key player in the global energy market, with major powers such as China, Russia, and Iran vying for influence in the region, potentially impacting Iraq's energy deals and regional politics.
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The semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, centred in Erbil, has a significance way beyond its size, oil and gas output, and military capabilities. It is at the heart of the superpower battle for Iraq, which itself is seen by Washington, London, Beijing and Moscow, as the key to the broader Middle East. As underscored exclusively to OilPrice.com some time ago by a senior energy source who works closely with Iran’s Petroleum Ministry, China, Russia and Iran’s view is that: “By keeping the West out of energy deals in Iraq, the…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 3, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.