The Iraq-Syria border is becoming the Middle East's most important new energy corridor - analysis - The Jerusalem Post

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One of the most important developments in the Middle East is taking place along the sun-scorched border between Iraq and Syria. Things have been quiet there in recent years. It was not always this way. Back in 2014, the extremist group ISIS [Islamic State] used the long, open border to invade Iraq. Later, Iranian-backed militias, going the other way, moved into Syria's Euphrates River Valley from Iraq.Today this has changed. The border is peaceful. Iraq and Syria once again control the area. The crossing is used for important trade in oil and natural gas. It has become an economic energy corri…