New US, Syria and Iraq pipeline plans could TRANSFORM the world oil map: Report

• U.S. reportedly struck 170 Iranian military targets, including defense, power plant, and oil assets, after Iran bombed a cargo tanker.
• Iran expanded attacks to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, indicating broader regional instability.
• U.S., Iraq, and Syria are reportedly reviving the historic Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline, and other Gulf states are also developing pipelines to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz, reducing reliance on the volatile waterway.

The discussion centers on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including U.S. air strikes on Iranian military and oil assets and Iran's attacks on cargo tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. is positioning itself as the 'guardian' of the Strait, while Gulf states are ramping up oil pipelines to bypass the Strait, aiming to mitigate supply risks.