Iraq has shut down the entire oil production at Lukoil’s West Qurna 2 field of around 460,000 barrels per day due to a leak on an export pipeline, two Iraq energy officials told Reuters on Monday.
Iraq’s customs income hit $1.68 billion in 2025
Iraq’s BPC reported on Sunday an unprecedented increase in customs income, reaching 2.2 trillion Iraqi dinars ($1.68 billion) in 2025.
Less UN, fewer US soldiers — a new era for Iraq?
By the end of this year, the UN’s special mission to Iraq will conclude, and most US troops will have withdrawn. Some are celebrating Iraq’s newfound sovereignty, others say international pressure …
Iraq expresses ‘astonishment’ at US envoy remarks on decentralization, federalism
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq on Sunday expressed “astonishment” at remarks by the United States Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, who dismissed the concepts of decentralization and federalism – …
The Destruction of Assyrian Graves in Iraq: Causes, Motives, and Future Risks
When those who vandalize, exhume, and desecrate graves face no accountability — when such incidents pass without firm legal action — the message conveyed to society is that these violations are …
Sunni politician disqualified despite major win in Iraq elections
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq’s electoral judicial body on Sunday disqualified a prominent Sunni politician from entering parliament despite his winning nearly 40,000 votes in the latest election, …
Iraq’s weekly oil exports to US rise to 435,000 barrels per day
The EIA revealed on Sunday that Iraq’s weekly oil exports to the United States significantly increased during the last week.
US ‘disappointed’ by Iraq’s reversal of freezing Hezbollah, Houthi assets
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The United States said on Friday it was “disappointed” by Iraq’s reversal of a decision to freeze the assets of Lebanese Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi movement.“We are …
PM discusses Iraqi-French Business Forum
By John Lee. The Prime Minister’s Office hosted a meeting this week, chaired by adviser Eng. Adham Al Fakhar Al-Fakhar, to review outcomes of the Iraqi-French Business Forum delegation’s visit to …
Can Iraq Sustain Rising Boom in Foreign Investment?
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: Can Iraq sustain rising boom in foreign investment? Iraq …