Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraqi politics news, keeping you up to date with the latest information and developments.
By John Lee. The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, announced on Sunday that Iraq is currently witnessing the lowest inflation levels in its modern history. Speaking at the Iraq Investment Forum, he said that the country enjoys "comfortable" foreign currency reserves capable of defending the exchange rate, while monetary […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US piles pressure on Iran's Iraqi allies with 'terrorist' designations Amid a growing US push to de-fang Iran's allies in Iraq, the Donald Trump administration has designated four major Shiite armed factions as […]
By John Lee. Baghdad hosted the International Conference for the Launch of the 2024 Regional Index on Violence Against Women and Girls. Opening the event, Hana Emmanuel Gorgis, Director General of the Women's Affairs Directorate, said that the index offers a roadmap for resilience, policy-making, and equipping governments and international partners with comprehensive data. She […]
By James Jeffrey 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. After Operation Inherent Resolve: The Future of U.S.-Iraq Security Relations Whether Washington opts for complete withdrawal, a smaller, Kurdistan-based presence, or a 180-degree shift to […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Natural Resources has confirmed that it has fulfilled its obligations regarding oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, in coordination with the Federal Ministry of Oil. It says that all domestic and foreign companies, with the exception of one foreign entity that has yet to formalise […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani on Saturday launched "Iraq Vision 2050: Towards Development and the Future" at a ceremony attended by government leaders, private sector representatives, diplomats, academics, and media professionals. The official government press release did not make the plan available to the public. Al-Sudani praised the work of the National […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani has approved the launch of an official electronic signature system for state institutions, the private sector, and citizens. The measure implements the Electronic Signature and Electronic Transactions Law No. 78 of 2012 and its 2025 regulations. Al-Sudani and Minister of Communications Dr Hiyam al-Yasiri carried out the […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will 'unprecedented' disqualification of candidates kill Iraq's elections? Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has reportedly disqualified hundreds of candidates for parliamentary polls in November. The move appears unprecedented in scale and profile, […]
By Dr Neil Melvin and Dr Burcu Ozcelik, for the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Turkey's Balancing Act: Prospects for Stabilisation in Syria and Iraq Can Turkey act as a stabilising force in Syria and […]
By John Lee. Major international entertainment and sports organisations have launched a coordinated campaign urging the Iraqi government to shut down illegal streaming platforms that are costing the country's potential digital media market up to $1 billion annually. The campaign follows the Iraq Without Piracy Summit held in Baghdad in February, which brought together local, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) reportedly announced on Tuesday that it has concluded all contracts and obligations with buyers of oil produced in the Kurdistan Region. The company emphasised that resuming exports from Kurdistan would restore Iraq's role as a key supplier to the European market. SOMO Director General Ali Nizar al-Shatri […]
By John Lee. National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji met on Tuesday with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Russian Ambassador in Baghdad. Al-Araji welcomed the visit, noting that Iraq is pursuing wider cooperation with all countries to serve mutual interests. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations […]
