By Bilal Wahab 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. Two Tough Scenarios for U.S.-Iraq Relations Washington's ever-narrowing Iraq policy has left it with unpalatable choices, but muddling through is a better short-term option than […]
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Gas Facility in Iraqi Kurdistan struck by Suspected Drone
By John Lee. Dana Gas has informed the market that a liquid storage tank at the Khor Mor facility in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was struck by a suspected drone on the evening of Thursday, 25 January. It said there were no injuries to personnel, but that production was temporarily suspended to put out […]
Iraq, KRG "Cancel Meetings" with Iran over Missile Row
By Amberin Zaman for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq, KRG leaders cancel meetings with Iran's FM at Davos over missile row Tensions between Baghdad and Tehran have flared since the Monday attack, which Tehran claimed targeted an […]
Iraqi Businessman (UK National) Killed in Erbil Attack
By John Lee. Another prominent Iraqi entrepreneur and investor is reported to have been killed in the recent attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on targets in Erbil. Syriac Press, which covers, "events related to the Syriac-Aramean-Assyrian-Chaldean people [in the region]", said: "Among those killed was Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian businessman Karam Mikhail. Mikhail was visiting […]
Prominent Iraqi Business Leader Killed in Iran Attack
By John Lee. Local sources in Iraqi Kurdistan have said that one of the region's most prominent business leaders was killed in last night's attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on targets in Erbil. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), the Kurdistan Democratic Party's (KDP) Foreign Relations Office said: "Initial reports indicate […]
Iran's IRGC Attacks Targets in Erbil
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran, Naseer Abdul Mohsen Abdullah Al-Karawi, for consultations, following missile attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on targets in Erbil overnight. The attacks causing several deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional […]
Production at Khor Mor field unaffected by Rocket Attacks
By John Lee. The Khor Mor field in Kurdistan has again been subjected to rocket attacks. In a statement to the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, operator Dana Gas said: "Dana Gas (PJSC) informs the market that two small rockets landed within the Khor Mor Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on the evening of […]
Dohuk Attack: Iraq Suspends Appointment of Amb. to Turkey
By John Lee. Iraq has recalled its Charge d'Affairs from Ankara for consultation, and suspended the appointment of a new Iraqi ambassador to Turkey, following a airstrike on a tourist resort in Zakho, in Iraqi Kurdistan. At least eight civilians were killed in the attack, including several children. The Iraqi Cabinet also directed the Ministry […]
Dana Gas suspends Khor Mor Expansion after more Attacks
By John Lee. Dana Gas has said that following the incident on the 22nd of June, two further small rockets landed within the Khor Mor Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on Friday and Saturday, respectively. It says there were no injuries or damage. In a statement to the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, the […]
KRG PM 'deeply troubled' by attacks on Khor Mor Gas Field
From the Kurdistan Regional Government: Like citizens across the Kurdistan, I have been deeply troubled by the repeated terror attacks on our people and public infrastructure in recent months. The cowards behind the attacks have resorted to terror tactics because they have lost the court of public opinion in the rest of the country. Rather […]
Two Injured in Rocket Attack at Khor Mor Gas Field
Dana Gas (PJSC) informs the market that, a small rocket landed yesterday afternoon within the Khor Mor block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. No damage occurred and production operations continued normally without interruption. Two contractor staff were treated for minor injuries related to the blast but have returned to work. The company is cooperating […]
Refinery Targeted in Rocket Attack
By John Lee. A rocket attack that targeted an oil refinery in the Khabat area of Erbil on Sunday has been widely condemned. Six rockets were fired at the Kawergosk refinery, which is owned by KAR Group, reportedly damaging a storage tank. The Iraqi Security Media Cell said it located a launch base near the […]