Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said in a video posted on Saturday on the ministry’s Facebook page that BP (BP.L) was considering withdrawing from Iraq, and that Russia’s Lukoil (LKOH.MM) had …
Iraqi minister says BP mulls quitting Iraq, Lukoil wants to sell up
Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said in a video posted on Saturday on the ministry’s Facebook page that BP (BP.L) was considering withdrawing from Iraq, and that Russia’s Lukoil (LKOH.MM) had …
Iran denies links to attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, Syria
Iran denied on Saturday U.S. accusations that Tehran supported attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria, and condemned U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militants there, state media reported.
The Promise and Pitfalls of Iraq’s tripartite New Mashreq
Maleki, for The Middle East Institute. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The promise and the pitfalls of Iraq’s …
Iraq sizzles as blackouts hit
When the mercury soared to 52 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) this week in Iraq, Ali Karrar placed his baby for a couple of minutes in the fridge.
“Sabotage” to Blame for Major Power Cut in Iraq
By John Lee. Local news sources in Iraq claim the major power cut in Iraq on Friday was caused by sabotage of the power transmission lines. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhim ordered the …
Iraq power cuts stir protests as summer temperatures scorch country
Widespread power cuts have hit Iraq at a time when the country is suffering scorching summer temperatures. The electricity cut on Friday was caused by the failure of a major power line, local media …
US sanctions put Iraq between a rock and a hard place
Iraq has been the unfortunate victim of Washington’s yearslong maximum pressure campaign against Tehran, a difficult position for the ever fractious government in Baghdad. The latest dispute isn’t …
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures
A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis including in affluent areas in the capital and stirring concerns of widespread …
Former soldier auctions Iraq gallantry medal to buy home
A former soldier is raising money to buy a family home by selling a rare bravery medal he won for storming an enemy gun position in Iraq.Shaun Garry Jardine, 39, served as a corporal in the King’s Own …