By John Lee. The Iraqi government has reviewed a proposed settlement with Lukoil following its withdrawal from the West Qurna 2 field. The discussions took place during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, Finance […]
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 Friday, 10th April. 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 […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has reported preserving more than IQD 837 billion (USD 640 million) and USD 551 million during 2025 as part of its anti-corruption activities. In its annual report, the commission outlined a rise in investigative, legal, and preventive actions aimed at protecting public funds and preventing waste. Key enforcement and […]
By John Lee. The Al-Waleed border crossing has been reopened on a trial basis for the transit of crude oil tankers between Iraq and Syria, according to local officials. Mujahid Mardhi Al-Dulaimi, Director of Al-Waleed district, told state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that operations began with the initial movement of tankers across the border, marking […]
By John Lee. Al-Monitor has confirmed that the American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday was Shelly Kittleson, an Al-Monitor contributor. Ms Kittleson, a freelancer, has also reported for BBC World Service, Politico, Foreign Policy and others. A statement from Iraq's Ministry of Interior said that a foreign journalist has been kidnapped by unidentified individuals, […]
By John Lee. Ibn Majid General Company, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced progress on a project to rehabilitate the old Republic Bridge and construct a new parallel bridge in Maysan [Missan] province. The development will connect the eastern and western banks of the Tigris River in the Awasha area […]
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 Friday. 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 […]
By John Lee. General Directorate of Industrial Development (GDID), part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has issued 230 establishment licences for new industrial projects in February, covering sectors including food, chemical, metal, construction, textile and engineering industries. According to Director General Ali Ibrahim Janaan, the licences were distributed across multiple provinces, with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
