The deal — Kirkuk to Baniyas, the pipeline actually being built Oil flowing now — routes already pumping crude to market Proposed — talked about, not yet under construction Blocked — Iran has shut this route by force Rival plan — IMEC, the US/India route competing with China, not part of the deal Withdrawn — Russia's bases here, now vacated Buffer zone — Israeli forces holding this ground Countries, companies and militias with a stake — tap any story to see who's involved and why.