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US, Coalition Continue Strikes Against IS

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Monday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, fighter and remotely […]

ISIL Fighters Trapped in Western Mosul

As Iraqi security forces continue the push to liberate Mosul, terrorists with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant find themselves trapped in the city's west, a Pentagon spokesman said. "At this point, ISIL fighters are stuck in Mosul," the Defense Department's director of press operations, Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, told reporters. With Iraqi […]

Oil Minister to Attend Iraq Petroleum Conference

The CWC Group has confirmed the attendance of H.E. Jabbar Al Liabi, Minister of Oil, Federal Republic of Iraq, at the 2017 edition of Iraq Petroleum, taking place at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London on 22-23 May 2017. H.E. Jabbar Al Liabi, a regular speaker at CWC Iraq events, will open this year’s Iraq Petroleum Conference […]

Iran Mercantile Exchange plans Branch in Iraq

By John Lee. The Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) has set up a taskforce to "strengthen and deepen" its relationship with Iraq. Among the areas being considered are free economic zones on both sides, simplification of customs regulations, and the use of modern financial instruments like Certificate of Depositary Receipt based on warehousing systems to be […]

The Truth behind Oil Theft in Basra

By Salam Zidane for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On Jan. 15, Iraqi members of parliament, including Sadeq al-Mhanna from the ruling National Alliance, revealed that they are in possession of documents that prove the theft of 300,000 barrels […]

Emergency Fertilizer Distributions help Iraqi Farmers

Emergency fertilizer distributions help conflict-affected Iraqi farmers increase wheat production More than 2 000 farmers affected by conflict in Iraq have received 750 tonnes of fertilizer from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to increase production of their winter wheat crops. The farmers, from Alqosh and Sheikan districts of Ninewa Governorate each received 350 […]

NATO Launches Training Effort in Iraq

NATO launched a new training programme in Iraq on Sunday (5 February 2017), teaching Iraqi security forces to counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). Around 30 enlisted soldiers are participating in the first five-week course. ''NATO's training and capacity building in Iraq is strengthening the country's ability to fight ISIL and provide for its own security,'' […]

Military Strikes Hit IS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq on Sunday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, bomber, fighter […]

Iraq seeks Extradition of $800m Fraudster

By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has said that an Iraqi detained by Jordanian authorities is Ziad Tariq Abdullah Al-Qattan, the former deputy of the Secretary General of Iraqi Ministry of Defense, who has been convicted in absentia of embezzling about 1 trillion Iraqi dinars (IQD) ($800 million) from the Iraqi Ministry of Defence. […]

Security Message: Threat against Hotels in Baghdad

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has received credible threats of possible attacks on hotels in Baghdad frequented by Westerners. In response, the Embassy has limited some movements by Mission personnel. As noted in our Iraq Travel Warning, the U.S. government considers the potential personal security threats to U.S. government personnel in Iraq to be serious enough to […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Public Information Officer, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Site Engineer, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Logistic Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) ICLA Project Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Compliance Coordinator, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Telecommunications Assistant, United Nations Assistance […]

New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Food Security Cluster Co-coordinator, Action contre la Faim - ACF International WASH Programme Manager, Save the Children National Admin Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Finance Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Office for the Coordination of […]