Archive | 2025

Iraq "Exempt from US Tariffs on Oil Exports"

By John Lee. The Ministry of Trade has confirmed that Iraq's oil exports to the United States will not be affected by the newly announced 30-percent U.S. tariff, which was introduced by President Donald Trump to address the trade deficit with Iraq. Trade Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Hanoun said that oil exports are exempt from the […]

Russia eyes New Oil Deals in Iraq

By Alexander Miller, for Eurasia Business News. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Russia eyes new oil deals in Iraq Russia is actively expanding its oil interests in Iraq, capitalizing on opportunities created by Baghdad's need to modernize its hydrocarbon sector and […]

LWF: Protecting Women's Rights in Iraq

From the Lutheran World Federation (LWF): The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has addressed the UN Human Rights Council highlighting key women's rights issues during the council's session that reviewed the human rights situation in Iraq. Iraq has made progress by setting up new shelters, hotline services, and public campaigns addressing violence against women and girls. […]

Iraqi PM Discusses Gas Investment with Shell

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received Richard Howe, Executive Vice President of Shell, on Thursday to discuss expanding cooperation in Iraq's energy sector and exploring further investment opportunities. The meeting addressed the execution of major energy projects under existing contracts with international companies, particularly in natural gas investment aimed at achieving self-sufficiency. […]

Trump's Looming Tariffs could Target 4 MENA Countries

By Adam Lucente for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. From Iraq to Algeria, Trump's looming tariffs could target 4 MENA countries The United States has a trade deficit with Iraq, Algeria, Libya and Tunisia, according to the US […]

Leveraging Iran's Defeat to Strengthen US-Iraq Security Relations

By Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Leveraging Iran's Defeat to Strengthen U.S.-Iraq Security Relations Tehran's Iraqi proxies mostly sat out the twelve-day war, but this pragmatic restraint will not forestall growing […]

KHRW Wins UNDP Contract in Kirkuk

By John Lee. Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (KHRW) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Technical and on-the-job solar system training to the University of Kirkuk's students in Kirkuk city." Contract value is stated as $352,976.41. (Source: UNGM)

Judicial Drama "Puts Spotlight on Future of Top Iraqi Court"

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Judicial drama puts spotlight on future of top Iraqi court The dust is settling after an unprecedented crisis in Iraq's Federal Supreme Court. Barely two weeks ago, nine judges submitted their resignations, paralyzing […]

Iraq Stock Market Report

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 10th July 2025. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. RSISX Index Change       RSISX Index Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) RSISX IQD Index 2,292.8 2.2% 1.9% RSISX USD Index […]

Tabaqchali: Ten-Year Anniversary & a First Visit to Iraq

By Ahmed Tabaqchali, Chief Strategist of AFC Iraq Fund. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. "Ten-year Anniversary & a First Visit to Iraq" The market, as measured by the Rabee Securities U.S. Dollar Equity Index (RSISX USD Index), was down 4.8% for […]