By Simon Watkins, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn't See Coming As Russia remains occupied with its war in Ukraine, Iran focuses on defending its territory against U.S. and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has held talks with a delegation from Qatari company UCC on the proposed Basra-Haditha-Fishkhabur and Haditha-Baniyas pipeline project. Discussions covered the contract type, implementation timeline, and other technical matters. Minister of Oil Basim Muhammad Khudhair al-Abadi, attended by Deputy Minister for Extraction Affairs Nassir Aziz, called for the […]
By Ali Hussein Al-Khafajy, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Sanctions have Reshaped, Rather than Weakened, the Economic Model of Iraq's Armed Groups Mounting US pressure on the financing channels of armed groups in Iraq may not weaken their […]
Registration is now open for the Iraqi Children Foundation's (ICF) annual "In Their Shoes" 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax, Virginia. Participants can also join virtually from anywhere in the world, making it easy for supporters across the country and around the globe to take part: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/FairfaxStation/ICFGLOBALINTHEIRSHOES5K […]
By Cathrin Schaer and Ismael Adnan, for Deutsche Welle (DW). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Due to the Iran War, Iraq is Running out of Money Because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq cannot export enough oil […]
By Gavin Gibbon, 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. Fly Baghdad Plans Comeback after US Sanctions Lifted The target is to start operating before the end of the year, aiming for destinations in the GCC […]
By Matt Smith, 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. Iraqi Bank Reforms Could Open up Sector for Regional Investors Last month the Central Bank of Iraq said that seven previously restricted banks had been given […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil is reportedly planning a new pipeline system to transport and export crude oil via two northern routes: Basra-Haditha-Fishkhabur and Haditha-Baniyas. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the project is intended to diversify export routes and reduce dependence on the main southern export terminal. A meeting to […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. US Packs up Last Iraqi Air Defenses as Withdrawal Deadline Looms Nearly two months ahead of its anticipated Sept. 30 withdrawal deadline, the United States has begun packing up its air defenses in […]
By John Lee. Iraq's first LNG import terminal is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2027, according to US-based Excelerate Energy. In its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Texas-based company said engineering and procurement activities are nearing completion, site clearance and dredging are under way in […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq-Syria Rapprochement Makes Baghdad More Valuable, Not More Exposed On July 8, 2026, the Donald Trump administration informed the US Congress of its intent to rescind Syria's designation as a state sponsor of […]
By John Lee. A shipment of $500 million in cash has arrived in Iraq from the US Federal Reserve, destined for the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI). According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), an official source confirmed the delivery, stating that the funds will be used for transactions related to travellers and external […]
