Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada on the Strait of Hormuz: 19 March 2026 19 March 2026 We condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Interior has issued new guidelines restricting the publication and circulation of images and information related to security incidents, citing the need to protect sensitive locations and maintain stability. The ministry called on media organisations and the public to comply fully with official instructions and to act responsibly in handling ongoing […]
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 […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that a drone struck the upper part of the Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad's Green Zome without causing casualties or significant material damage. According to the ministry, forensic teams conducted a site and technical inspection following the incident and determined that the drone collided with the hotel's outer […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Thursday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Monday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional […]
By John Lee. DNO has confirmed that it has temporarily shut down production and drilling operations on the Tawke license in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and evacuated its staff, as a result of the Iran-Israel-US war. In a statement contained in its Annual Report 2025, the company said it continues to monitor developments closely […]
By John Lee. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the loss of a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft during operations over Iraq. According to a statement issued on 12th March 2026, the incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury and involved two aircraft. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has expressed strong concern following attacks on two oil tankers operating within Iraqi territorial waters. According to SOMO, the tanker SAFESEA VISHNU, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and chartered by an Iraqi contracting company, and the tanker ZEFYROS, flying the Maltese flag and carrying condensate […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Interior has been authorised to contract with the Military Industrialization Authority (MIA) to purchase a system designed to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Council of Ministers approved granting the ministry the authority to conclude the contract as part of efforts to strengthen Iraq's […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Mounting regional confrontation chokes Iraq's energy lifelines Iraq is in crisis as a nationwide oil and gas production shutdown has put the future of the country's economy in flux. This comes […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Dark clouds over Iraqi civil society after killing of prominent feminist The killing in Baghdad of prominent feminist activist Yanar Mohammed has ignited outrage in Iraq and abroad... Mohammed's apparent assassination has also […]
