How the UAE Has Helped Western Oil and Gas Majors Return to Iraq
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Why it matters
Western oil and gas majors are returning to Iraq, aiming to break Iran's influence and shift the regional balance towards the West.
Expected market reaction
Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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Original source
The West’s push to rebuild its influence in the Middle East’s geographical and geopolitical heartland of Mesopotamia entered a new phase in recent months, with many major U.S. and European oil and gas majors returning to Iraq after a long hiatus. The key aim is to break the longstanding link between it and Iran, which has long held sway over its neighbour through its multiple political, economic, and military proxies. By doing this, the West hopes to tilt the balance of influence across the region back towards it and away from China…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 4, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.