Tag Archives | United States

Amentum to support Iraq's T-6A Aircraft Programme

By John Lee. US-based Amentum Services has been awarded a $11,519,840 contract for "T-6 sustainment and contractor logistics support." According to a statement from the US Department of War "This contract provides for 15 T-6A aircraft sustainment contract, including Supply Support, Field Service Representative, Labor and Engineering Task Assignments for a 90-day transition period and […]

Baghdad "Plays the Field for New Fighter Jets"

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Amid war over its skies, Baghdad plays the field for new fighter jets Iraq has in recent years found itself in the middle of several bouts of Israeli-US wars with Iran, with its […]

Talk of Secret Israeli Base Rocks Iraq, "Sudani Seen as Main Victim"

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As talk of secret Israeli base rocks Iraq, Sudani seen as main victim In Iraq, officials are trading accusations after US media reports claiming that Israel has operated a clandestine base in the […]

Does PM-Designate Indicate Shift in Iran-US Balance in Iraq?

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Does young new PM-designate portend shift in Iran-US balance in Iraq? After months of deadlock, Iraq's ruling Shiite Coordination framework has secured 41-year-old businessman Ali Al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate. The April […]

US Sanctions for alleged Oil Smuggling; Ministry Denies Wrongdoing

By John Lee. The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Iraq's Deputy Minister of Oil, Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly, along with several other individuals and businesses, as part of a sanctions action targeting what it describes as the exploitation of Iraq's oil sector to benefit Iran and Iran-aligned militias. The Treasury said […]

Excelerate Energy: "Iraq Project Fundamentals Remain Unchanged"

By John Lee. US-based Excelerate Energy has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended 31st March, 2026. Regarding its operations in Iraq, the company said: "In October 2025, Excelerate executed a definitive commercial agreement with a subsidiary of Iraq's Ministry of Electricity for the development of the country's first LNG import terminal. The […]

Iraqi Kurdistan's New US Consulate

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will Iraqi Kurdistan's new US consulate project strength or invite strikes? Amid much fanfare last December, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials inaugurated a new US consulate in the semi-autonomous region's capital Erbil. This […]

Wealthy Entrepreneur to be Iraq's Youngest PM-Designate

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Shiite alliance taps wealthy entrepreneur as Iraq's youngest PM-designate Iraqi President Nizar Amedi has tasked 41-year-old businessman Ali Al-Zaidi with forming a government, making him the country's youngest prime minister-designate. The surprise choice […]

Beverly Hills Mansion Subject to Forfeiture in Iraq Bribery Case

By John Lee. The U.S. Justice Department has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize a Beverly Hills mansion allegedly purchased with the proceeds from a scheme to defraud the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The complaint alleges that a defence contractor obtained more than $700 million from DLA for fuel deliveries to U.S. forces […]

Kittleson Thanks those who worked for her Release

By John Lee. American journalist Shelly Kittleson has expressed her gratitude to those who worked for her release, after she was taken hostage by an armed faction in Baghdad earlier this month. Ms Kittleson was released on 7th April. Full statement from Shelly Kittleson: I am and will always be incredibly grateful to those who […]

CBI lists Authorised Exchange Firms for Dollar Sales

By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has confirmed that all requests for US dollars from banks and exchange companies have been fully met, covering pilgrims, travellers, and external transfers. The bank stated that authorised exchange companies permitted to sell dollars to travellers and pilgrims are listed on its official website, ensuring regulated […]