From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Tensions soar as Pentagon chief 'issues final warning' to Iraq over armed groups Iraq has received a claimed "final warning" from the US that Iran-backed armed factions must sit out a potential renewed […]
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Iran floats 'Dual-Track Approach' as Baghdad Reconsiders Playbook
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran floats 'dual-track approach' as Baghdad playbook gets reconsidered As Iran takes stock of its regional policies amid a tenuous lull in its confrontation with Israel and the US, an adaptive posture towards […]
US Energy Firms are Returning to Iraq, but ...
By Raad Alkadiri 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. US energy firms are returning to Iraq -- but politics could undo their fortunes US firms are back in Iraq. Whether their outlook is as propitious a year […]
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Baghdad University to Expand Cooperation with Iranian Uni
By John Lee. As part of efforts to strengthen academic and research collaboration, Baghdad University received Dr. Masoud Tajrishi, President of Iran's Sanati Sharif University, and his accompanying delegation. The visit aimed to enhance mutual cooperation and develop scientific partnerships between the two institutions. The visiting delegation was welcomed by Professor Dr. Baha Ibrahim Insaf, […]
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Why Washington's anti-PMF Moves are Testing the Iraq Partnership
By Mohammed A. Salih 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. Why Washington's anti-PMF moves are testing the Iraq partnership Recent measures from the Trump administration against Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) -- a 240,000-strong force with an […]
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Knock-On Effects as UN Sanctions on Iran Return
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq braces for knock-on effects as UN sanctions on Iran return The "snapback" of UN sanctions on Iran is triggering widespread anxiety in Iraq about impending economic consequences. Observers warn that the fallout […]
Iraq Calls US Sanctions 'Regrettable,' Forms Cmte to Review Measures
By John Lee. An Iraqi government spokesman has said Iraq views recent US sanctions against Iraqi enities, including the Muhandis General Company [Sharakat al-Muhandis al-Amma], as "deeply regrettable," describing it as a unilateral action that contradicts the spirit of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries. Basim Alawadi added that the Prime Minister has […]
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US Sanctions Iraq's Giant Muhandis Conglomerate
By John Lee. The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping the Iranian regime evade US sanctions, smuggle weapons, and engage in corruption through networks operating in Iraq. According to a statement from OFAC, the designations target Iraq-based financial and […]
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Chinese Firm begins Drilling First Oil Well in Faw Block
By John Lee. Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, has launched drilling operations for the first oil well in the Fao [Faw] block during a recent visit to Basra. He underlined the Ministry's commitment to developing oil fields and exploration blocks to boost crude output and expand gas investment in support of the national economy. […]
The Iraqi Dinar Revaluation Deception: 10 Persistent False Claims Exposed
By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Iraqi Dinar Revaluation Deception: 10 Persistent False Claims Exposed For over two decades, fraudulent promoters and self-proclaimed "dinar gurus" have perpetuated an elaborate investment scam centered around the Iraqi dinar (IQD). Despite […]
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US piles Pressure on Iran's Iraqi Allies with 'Terrorist' Designations
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US piles pressure on Iran's Iraqi allies with 'terrorist' designations Amid a growing US push to de-fang Iran's allies in Iraq, the Donald Trump administration has designated four major Shiite armed factions as […]
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Iraq "Fails" to Import Turkmen Gas via Iran
By John Lee. Iraq's attempt to import gas from Turkmenistan via Iran has reportedly failed following pressure from the United States. Click here to read the full article. (Source: Reuters)