Iraq and US Reaffirm Strategic Partnership, Eye White House Meeting in July Iraq-US Joint Statement Outlines Energy, Security and Investment Goals Chevron, Starlink and Pipeline Rehabilitation Among Priorities in Iraq-US Joint Statement By John Lee. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Tom Barrack, Special Presidential Envoy of President Trump, have reaffirmed the commitment of both governments […]
By John Lee. Two major infrastructure projects have been cancelled by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, according to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA). Al-Zaidi has ordered the cancellation of a railway project approved by the previous government, as well as the cancellation of a development project at Baghdad International Airport, which is said to have […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sudani's Legacy in Question as New Iraqi PM Clamps Down on Corruption Iraq is being rocked by several high-profile corruption scandals, upping pressure on former premier Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani (2022-26). Multiple arrests linked […]
By Dr Renad Mansour, Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Can Iraq's New Prime Minister Finally Rein in its Armed Factions? The Iran war has seemingly created a potential opportunity to integrate armed groups into the state. But significant hurdles […]
By John Lee. The second session of Iraq's Financial Stability Council was held on Wednesday, chaired by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting covered the council's general operational frameworks and the mechanisms for implementing financial and monetary plans and strategies. Participants also discussed ways to stimulate various economic sectors […]
By James Drummond, 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. Iraq urgently needs to find ways of getting its oil to market Iraq is planning to triple crude oil export volumes via pipeline, according to the […]
From The Soufan Center. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's New Government Confronts Challenges on All Fronts The newly inaugurated Iraqi government of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi faces the same pressures as its predecessors did, stemming from Iranian-U.S. competition for influence […]
By John Lee. Iraq's cabinet has approved a plan to significantly increase crude oil exports, including through a new route via Syrian Mediterranean ports, according to the Ministry of Oil. The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, endorsed recommendations from a meeting held on 20th May between the prime minister and senior Ministry of […]
By John Lee. Italian hospital group Gruppo San Donato (GKSD) has reportedly renewed its contract with the Iraqi Ministry of Health to manage the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital in Najaf. According to ANSA, the agreement is valued at $40.5 million per year, and was announced following a meeting between Kamel Ghribi, president of GKSD and […]
By John Lee. Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr announced on Wednesday the complete separation of his Saraya al-Salam [Peace Brigades] militia from his National Shiite Movement and its full integration into Iraq's state armed forces, saying the move was motivated by "public interest" and the need to avoid dangers facing the country. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Most of Iraq's New Cabinet Approved in Stormy Parliamentary Session Most of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's cabinet picks have passed a contentious vote of confidence after a stormy parliamentary session. However, several […]
By John Lee. Iraq's parliament on Thursday approved the government programme of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi and confirmed 14 of his ministerial nominees, ending months of political deadlock following the November general election. Parliament Speaker Haibet al-Halbousi opened the session with 270 of 329 lawmakers present. The 14 ministers approved were: Foreign Affairs: Fuad Hussein […]
