Maritime Traffic Continues at Iraqi Ports
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has reported continued arrivals of cargo vessels at Iraqi ports during March, reflecting ongoing maritime trade activity despite regional tensions. According to the ministry, maritime agencies of the State Company for Maritime Transport (SCMT) have continued to provide services to incoming vessels, while cargo handling operations are […]
Iraq Warns Against Unlicensed Investment Firms
By John Lee. The Iraqi Securities Commission (ISC) has renewed its warning to the public against dealing with unlicensed companies falsely claiming links to the Iraq Stock Exchange or other official entities. The commission said such groups are contacting individuals via phone calls and social media platforms with the aim of financial fraud. It confirmed that […]
Iraq and US to Expand Joint Security Coordination
By John Lee. Iraq and the United States have agreed to establish a High Joint Coordination Committee to strengthen bilateral cooperation across security, political and economic areas. The decision was announced following the committee's first meeting on Thursday. Both sides agreed to intensify coordination to prevent terrorist attacks and ensure that Iraqi territory is not […]
Hormuz Closure: Iraq Pivots North
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq pivots north as Strait of Hormuz closure forces rethink on oil flows Iraqi authorities are scrambling to contain a looming financial crisis as the Israeli-US war on Iran shows few signs of […]
UK Sanctions 2 Iraqis for Terrorism
By John Lee. On 27th March, the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) added two Iraqi nationals to the UK Sanctions List, identifying them as having key roles in the financial operations of ISIL/ISIS/Daesh: Sami Jasim Muhammad Jaata al-Jaburi Abd el Hamid Salim Ibrahim Brukan al-Khatouni Click here to read full details. (Source: UK […]
Iran "Charging" for Safe Passage through Hormuz
By John Lee. Iran has reportedly begun charging up to $2 million per ship for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The payments, according to the report from Deutsche Welle, would be a breach of international maritime law. This follows a recent statement from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, denying that the Strait is […]
Iraq Stock Market Report
Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 26th March. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities' Market Indexes Change - Weekly Index Code Closings Change (w/w) (%) Change (YTD) (%) IQD-RSISX 2,608.8 0.2% 2.0% USD-RSISX 2,565.2 0.2% 2.0% IQD-RSIHX […]
Military Options for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
By Michael Eisenstadt and Assaf Orion, 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. Military Options for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz: Limitations and Imperatives Loosening Tehran's grip on the strait and its disruption of the […]
Iraq announces Oil Exports for February
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for February 2026. Total exports of crude oil (including condensates): 99,872,220 barrels. Exports from the oil fields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 93,349,480 barrels. Exports from the Kurdistan Region via the Turkish port of Ceyhan amounted to 5,551,610 barrels. Exports […]
You Bought Iraqi Dinars. Now What?
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. You Bought Iraqi Dinars. Now What? You made the purchase some time ago -- maybe a few years back, maybe longer. You heard the pitch: Iraq sits on some of the world's largest […]
Public Holiday Declared as Weather Disrupts Govt and Markets
By John Lee. Iraq has declared a public holiday for Thursday due to adverse weather conditions, suspending work across all state institutions except essential services. The directive was issued by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, with exemptions granted for service-related sectors required to maintain operations. In a related development, the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) announced […]
Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Saturday Noon
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 Saturday. 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 […]