Video: Iraq Reports Gains Against ISIS
From CNN. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi government continues to claim that they are gaining ground against ISIS militants. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.
Video: Kurds push for Independence Referendum
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The president of the Kurdish region of northern Iraq has asked his parliament to prepare for a referendum on independence, potentially paving the way for the break-up of the country of Iraq. Al […]
Video: PM Rejects Kurdish Claims, Offers Rebels Amnesty
From AFP. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday rejected an assertion by the country's autonomous Kurdish region that its control of disputed territory is here to stay.
Zebari Receives Hungarian Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Hoshyar Zebari received on July 3, 2014, at the headquarters office of the ministry, Mr. Tibor Stmari Hungarian Ambassador in Iraq. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries. The Minister stressed that Iraq is looking forward to the evolution of the historical relations between the two […]
A Thawing of Relations with Saudi Arabia?
By Padraig O'Hannelly. Earlier this week, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud pledged $500 million of humanitarian aid from Saudi Arabia to the Iraqi people, to be administered by the United Nations. This could be a very significant move, given that relations between Iraq and its powerful and wealthy neighbour have been strained for many […]
GE Boss Sees "Huge Potential" in Iraq
By John Lee. The head of GE’s Middle East operations has told Arabian Business that there is huge potential in Iraq, but says he expects delays in the decision making and execution of significant infrastructure projects as civil unrest in the country grows. Nabil Habayeb (pictured) said: “What’s happening in Iraq concerns us first of […]
Iraq Receives First Russian Attack Helicopters
By John Lee. Citing Russian state media, IHS Jane's 360 reports that Iraq has taken delivery of its first three Mil Mi-28NE 'Havoc' (Night Hunter) attack helicopters, as well as additional four Mil Mi-35M 'Hind' assault helicopters (pictured). The helicopters arrived aboard Antonov An-124 'Condor' transport aircraft and were delivered in a combat configuration, with […]
Tuesday is Next Deadline, but don't Hold your Breath!
By John Cookson. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The session on Tuesday to choose a new leadership to rescue Iraq from meltdown on was arguably one of the most important Iraqi MPs had ever attended. Roads within a 2 kilometres of […]
Video: Will Ahmed Chalabi be Next PM?
From CNN. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Ahmed Chalabi, a divisive Iraqi politician who is in the United States, could become the country's next prime minister.
Zagrosjet Launches New Iraq Routes
By John Lee. Zagrosjet launched two new routes from Erbil (EBL), one to Amsterdam (AMS) and one to Munich (MUC): Both flights are served by Zagrosjet’s 182-seat A320s. (Source: Zagrosjet)
Yezidis Captured by ISIS
Amnesty International has spoken to recently released detainees from the Yezidi community who were captured by the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Iraq, as well as to family members of those still held by the group. At least 24 Iraqi border guards and soldiers were captured by ISIS last month in north […]
Supreme Court Ruling on Kurdish Oil Sales
By John Lee. Iraq’s Supreme Court has turned down a request from oil minister Abdul Kareem al-Luaibi [Elaibi] to issue a temporary injunction against the Kurdistan Regional Government to prevent direct oil exports from the region. According to a report from Rudaw, the unanimous ruling prompted the KRG to declare victory in its dispute with Baghdad […]