Recent meetings show renewed efforts to set terms for reopening the export pipeline, but top-level political approval is hardly assured.
Obstacles remain after Turkey signals pipeline is ready
Northern exports can only come online if Baghdad strikes new political and commercial agreements.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (standing, center right) and KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (standing, center left) oversee a ceremony in Baghdad on April 4, 2023, to sign a temporary deal for restarting northern oil exports. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)