Does the Iran-Iraq-Turkmenistan Triangle provide a solution for Europe's energy security?

Europe’s energy crisis is far from over. European energy diversification efforts have faced significant challenges since the Ukraine war jeopardised Russian gas supplies. European leaders search for energy alternatives as a potential solution emerges from an unlikely region: the Iran-Iraq-Turkmenistan energy triangle. Europe has access to reliable long-term energy security through the untapped gas reserves in this region. However, political uncertainties and geopolitical barriers persistently obstruct progress. The country that holds the fourth-largest natural gas reserves globally has worked consistently to lower its reliance on China as its main buyer. Despite sanctions, Iran maintains its status as a critical transit hub due to its advanced infrastructure. The rising energy needs in Iraq position it to function as a connecting point […]