From Fitch Solutions / BMI. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Vehicle Sales Outlook Deteriorates Amid Conflict And Logistics Disruptions We maintain a bearish outlook for Iraq's automotive market in 2026, as the economic and security fallout from the US-Iran conflict […]
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 […]
By Francesca Washtell, 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. Iran's Blind Eye Helps Iraqi Oil Exports to Bounce Back Iraq has restored its oil exports to 70 percent of pre-war volumes after it increased shuttling […]
By Valentina Pasquali, 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. Investors weigh Iraq Risk as US Troops Prepare to Leave Gulf companies are concerned about the impending US military withdrawal from Iraq and possible security repercussions, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister has used the UN General Assembly to call on international investors to engage with the country, citing its energy resources, strategic location, and ongoing economic reforms. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, addressing the General Debate of the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York, said Iraq aims to become […]
By John Lee. Najaf International Airport is to reopen for Iranian flights within 24 hours, according to Iraq's ambassador to Iran, Yasser Abd al-Zahra al-Hajjaj. He told the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that no government decision had been taken to halt flights with Iran, and that the suspension was caused by foreign ground-handling companies […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Controls its Northern Exports, but Ankara Sets the Timetable While Baghdad appears to have won the fight over who controls crude oil pumped in Iraqi Kurdistan, it has not won control over […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Courts Europe in Bid to Diversify Options after Coalition Withdrawal Iraq is moving to forge bilateral security partnerships with Europe, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's recent tour of France and Germany resulting […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met separately in New York with representatives of US oil companies HKN Energy and ExxonMobil, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). In the meeting with HKN Energy, al-Zaidi urged the company to accelerate operations and increase working hours on its projects and contractual commitments in Iraq, […]
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. Oil Squeeze Pushes Iraq Towards Toughest Budget in Decades Iraq faces its toughest budget challenge in more than two decades as a sharp fall in oil […]
By Yesar Al-Maleki, for the Atlantic Council. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Oil Deals Reset US-Iraqi Relations? As Iraq and the United States enter a new phase in their relationship, oil is assuming a more central role. During Prime […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Electricity and Siemens have signed a Principles of Cooperation Agreement on energy in Iraq, covering a fourth phase of collaboration between the two parties. The signing ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Al-Zaidi also met separately in Berlin with Siemens Chief Executive […]
