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From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. While under attack, Iran's Iraqi allies also see chance for newfound power With Israeli-US intentions in Iraq as opaque as their aims in Iran, the potential for further destabilization in the former remains […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad's authority in question after US journalist's capture and release Seen by observers as an acute security failure, the abduction of Shelly Kittleson has also complicated already fraught relations between Iraq and the […]
From the Office of the Iraqi President: President Rashid Announces Withdrawal from Second-Term Bid, Citing Need to Preserve National Unity Baghdad, April 11, 2026 -- President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid addressed the Iraqi people, announcing his decision to withdraw from seeking a second term as President of the Republic. In his address, President Rashid said, […]
By David Schenker 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. Iraq Is at Another Crossroads with Iran-Backed Militias -- and Washington Although U.S. officials should keep pushing Baghdad to move against these groups, the Iran […]
By Steven Simon and Adam Weinstein, for Foreign Policy. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iran War Is Exposing Iraq's Weaknesses Baghdad doesn't control much of its own territory. Click here to read the full article (subscription required).
By John Lee. Proton VPN has reported a sharp increase in usage in Iraq, with free signups rising by more than 1,200 percent following a disruption to Telegram services. According to General Manager David Peterson, via X, the spike in registrations on 4th April was linked to a local outage or possible restriction affecting the […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has directed provincial authorities to monitor market prices and prevent hoarding, alongside approving a series of development, energy, and administrative measures. The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Higher Committee for Coordination between Provinces, chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The Prime Minister instructed governors to […]
By John Lee. In a significant development, Iraq has confirmed cooperation with Iran to allow the passage of Iraqi oil through the Strait of Hormuz, following high-level discussions in Baghdad on Sunday. Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, expressed his appreciation for allowing tankers carrying Iraqi oil to pass through the Strait, noting 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 parliamentary revolt end deadlock over government formation in Baghdad? Lawmakers in Baghdad are mounting a renewed campaign to break the deadlock over Iraq's long-stalled government formation. The push reflects how the over-extended […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad's new 'self-defense' mandate may formalize regionalization of Iran War Baghdad has granted its armed forces, including the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), wider powers to respond in "self-defense" to ongoing bombings of their […]
By Hayder Al Shakeri, for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How the war on Iran is exposing Iraq's fundamental failures When Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani called for de-escalation and dialogue in the early days of […]
From Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will the US-Israel war on Iran destabilise Iraq? This webinar will examine how cross-border movements and fragile political structures raise the stakes for Iraq's stability. Chair: Dr Renad Mansour Speakers: Dr Zmkan Ali […]
