Jordan-Iraq Tensions Rise Amid Oil Halt
Jordan and Iraq are working to resume Iraqi oil supplies to the kingdom and to develop the electricity interconnection project between them. The suspension of oil shipments since early 2026 is due to discussions over the type of crude, quantities, and prices, with Iraq suggesting to supply Basra crude instead of Kirkuk. Jordan is currently evaluating the suitability of this option for its refinery. In the electricity sector, the supply of electricity from Iraq to Jordan’s Rweished station ended in September 2026, but the interconnection project is still ongoing, with plans to increase capacity from 40 to 500 megawatts to enhance energy security for both countries.
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