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Iraqi Factions' "Cosmetic Disarmament Masks Deep Institutional Limbo"

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Factions' Cosmetic Disarmament Masks Deep Institutional Limbo Iraq is confronting a critical dual deadline on Sept. 30, with the fate of the country's security seemingly hanging in the balance. On that date, […]

10 Key Takeaways from PM Al-Zaidi's Washington Visit

By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 1. A historic volume of agreements - 48 in total A total of 48 agreements, memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements and partnership declarations were signed between public and private sector entities in Iraq […]

Cash and Gold Seized in Iraq Oil Ministry Corruption Probe

By John Lee. Around IQD 25 billion ($19.1 million) in cash, $200,000, and four kilograms of gold jewellery have been seized as part of an ongoing investigation into Adnan al-Jamili, the Deputy Minister of Oil for Refinery Affairs, who is currently in detention. According to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the investigating judge at the […]

Thales in Talks with Iraq's Interior Ministry

By John Lee. France's Thales has held talks with Iraq's Ministry of Interior on developing forensic systems and technology. A delegation from the company met with senior ministry officials, including the directors general of forensics and movements, forensic evidence, and criminal registration. According to the Ministry of Interior, the meeting covered ways to develop technical […]

Iraq's Zaidi Courts US Investment amid Resistance from Iran-Backed Factions

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Zaidi Courts US Investment amid Resistance from Iran-Backed Factions Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has held high-level meetings in Washington with President Donald Trump and other senior officials. The July 13 visit, […]

Iraq-US Talks on Oil and Economic Partnership

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, opportunities for American companies in Iraqi development projects, and the future of the Iraq-US relationship following the conclusion of the US military coalition presence in the country. According to the Iraqi […]

Oil Ministry Corruption Case: $11m Hidden in Drain

By John Lee. IQD 14 billion ($10.7 million) in cash has been seized during an investigation into Adnan al-Jumaili, the detained deputy minister of oil for refining affairs, and associates implicated in the same case. The funds were found hidden in a rainwater drainage pit. According to Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the seizure resulted […]

A New Era of Partnership with Iraq

By James Durso, for The Hill. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A New Era of Partnership with Iraq Next week's Washington visit by Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, offers an opportunity to reset expectations about the U.S.-Iraq relationship. ... Today, […]

SJC Outlines Recovery Efforts in $2.9bn Tax Fraud Case

By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has issued a clarification on ongoing proceedings related to a large-scale tax deposit fraud case, detailing convictions, asset seizures, and efforts to recover public funds. According to the SJC, foreign companies operating in Iraq are required to deposit five percent of a project's value with the General […]