Jiyad: Al-Zaidi Govt on Petroleum Issues and US Visit
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Al-Zaidi' Government on Petroleum Issues and Washington DC Visit The Iraqi Council of Representatives (Parliament) voted on 14th May 2026 to endorse the new government headed by PM Ali Al-Zaidi, and approved […]
Iraq-Syria Oil Pipeline MoU Approved
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has authorised the chief executive of Basra Oil Company (BOC) to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Oil and Syria's Ministry of Energy. The agreement covers the establishment of a pipeline project to connect Iraqi oil production to global export markets via the Mediterranean. […]
Investment in the Kurdistan Region "Exceeds $25bn"
From the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Investment in the Kurdistan Region Exceeds USD 25 Billion The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has, as part of broader ongoing efforts to diversify revenue sources and lay the foundation of […]
New Iraq-Iran Agreements include Rail and Road Freight
By John Lee. Iraq and Iran have signed four agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering transport, rail, municipal ties, and public administration, during a ceremony in Tehran. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the signing was witnessed by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The agreements were signed on the Iraqi […]
What Does Iraq's $1.47bn Arbitration Victory Mean?
By Umud Shokri, for the Middle East Forum. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. What Does Iraq's $1.47 Billion Arbitration Victory over Turkey Mean for the Future? The Paris Court of Appeal has strengthened Iraq in its long-standing case with Turkey. Turkey […]
First Exports of Frozen French Fries from India to Iraq
By John Lee. A first consignment of 24 tonnes of frozen french fries from Kashipur, in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district, has been exported to Iraq. According to India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the shipment was handled by Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd. and facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development […]
Inside Washington's Quiet Bid to Break China's Grip on Iraq
By Simon Watkins, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside Washington's Quiet Bid to Break China's Grip on Iraq It looks like the U.S.'s renewed engagement with Iraq could signal a major shift back in Baghdad's geopolitical alignment away from […]
$76bn in Unsettled Advances Identified in Federal Audit Report
By John Lee. The head of Iraq's Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA), Dr. Ammar Subhi Khalaf al-Mashhadani (pictured), has outlined the key findings of the board's 2025 annual report in an interview with the state-owned Iraqi Media Network (IMN). The report, which covers more than 7,950 audit reports totalling at least 70,000 pages, has […]
Iraq's Federal Auditor Publishes Annual Report for 2025
By John Lee. The Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA) has published its annual report for 2025, covering key audit findings, performance indicators, and violations identified across entities under its oversight during the year. The report is available on the FBSA's official website and is intended to support transparency, governance, disclosure, and public access to […]
Iraqi PM Pitches 'Trilateral Business Opportunities' to Iran, US
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Exclusive: Iraqi PM Pitches 'Trilateral Business Opportunities' to Iran, US Iraq's prime minister did not deliver a ceasefire proposal by the Donald Trump administration during his recent visit to Iran, senior sources in […]
As the War Flares, Iraq's Economic Dire Straits Deepen
By Matein Khalid, for Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As the War Flares, Iraq's Economic Dire Straits Deepen The revival of the US-Israel-Iran war is set to intensify the concatenation of economic, energy and geopolitical […]
Iraqi Factions' "Cosmetic Disarmament Masks Deep Institutional Limbo"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Factions' Cosmetic Disarmament Masks Deep Institutional Limbo Iraq is confronting a critical dual deadline on Sept. 30, with the fate of the country's security seemingly hanging in the balance. On that date, […]