By Nadim Kawach, 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. UAE-Iraq Trade Hit by Iran War UAE exports to Iraq fell sharply in the first half of the year as the Iran war disrupted regional shipping […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdistan Region advances police reform to strengthen public trust and improve services The Kurdistan Region's Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is advancing […]
By John Lee. A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system for monitoring and regulating the movement of ships in Iraqi territorial waters has been launched by the Iraqi Supreme Maritime Authority. The system is designed to track vessel entry and exit, improve navigational safety, and support maritime and commercial activity. According to the Ministry of Transport, […]
By John Lee. Russia has appointed Timur Pechatkin as its new Ambassador to Iraq. According to Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a copy of Pechatkin's credentials at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday. Hussein welcomed the new ambassador and highlighted the bilateral ties between the two countries. The meeting […]
By Noam Raydan, 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's Energy Challenges Amid the Hormuz Crisis The recent rebound in crude exports is welcome but only partial, and officials have yet to find answers […]
By John Lee. A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile approximately 30 nautical miles south-east of Al Faw, Iraq. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the crew are safe and no damage or environmental impact has been reported. UKMTO issued Warning 180-26 on 20 October 2026, noting the report was […]
By John Lee. The US Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Iraq-based International Development Bank for Investment and Finance (IDB) as part of an operation targeting Iran's international financial networks. According to the Treasury, IDB was designated under Executive Order 13902 for operating in the financial sector of the Iranian economy. The Treasury alleges that […]
By Nick Davis, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Why US pressure cannot disarm Iraq's militias The Trump administration's push to disarm Iraq's Iran-backed militias by 30 September has not been realized, not for lack of pressure, but because […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. IBBC Appoints Two New Advisory Council Members IBBC values the experience and wisdom of advisory council members in guiding our insights and understanding of Iraq and contextualising international affairs. […]
By John Lee. Robert Pether, the Irish-resident Australian businessman detained in Iraq for more than five years, has been released and has returned to Ireland. Speaking at Dublin Airport, Pether said: "There will be time to talk about what happened. Why it happened. Who was responsible. And why nobody should ever be allowed to do […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Graft Crackdown Jails Lawmakers, but Can it Reach their Patrons? Iraq's sweeping anti-corruption campaign has put lawmakers and officials behind bars and returned more than 1B USD to state coffers. Whether it […]
By John Lee. Iraq has declared full sovereignty following the complete withdrawal of international coalition forces from the country by land, air, and sea, with effect from 1 October 2026. In a statement, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said the withdrawal marks the beginning of a new phase in which Iraq will operate as a fully […]
