The Iraqi government temporarily closed Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone on Friday, citing rising regional tensions after Israeli attacks on Iranian sites. The high-security area, which hosts key […] …
US warns citizens against all travel to Iraq
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – The United States on Thursday updated its travel advisory for Iraq and called on citizens to avoid traveling to the country “for any reason” as regional tensions mount and …
Baghdad receives 100 US requests to participate in Iraq Investment Forum
The preparatory committee for the Iraq Investment Forum has received 100 requests from the United States to participate in the forum.
World Bank forecasts 1.2% economic growth for Iraq in 2025
The World Bank forecasts 1.2% economic growth for Iraq in 2025, a recovery from 2024. Growth expected to accelerate to 4.4% in 2026. Regional outlook included.
Italy’s Eni monitoring Iraq’s security situation
Italy’s Eni is closely monitoring the security situation in Iraq, a spokesperson for the energy group said on Thursday after the United States decided to evacuate its embassy in the country.
Iraq’s foreign exchange reserves rise in May
According to the CBI, Iraq’s foreign reserves as of May 22 amounted to $98.83 billion (128.47 trillion Iraqi dinars), up from $97.94 billion (127.32 trillion Iraqi dinars) on May 1. These reserves …
U.S. to Withdraw Diplomats From Iraq Amid Iran Tensions
The State Department said it had decided to shrink the U.S. “footprint” in Baghdad and the United Kingdom issued a warning about “increased tensions within the region.” …
What’s next for Kuwait’s missing persons file after UNAMI ends?
KUWAIT: As the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) enters its final phase—set to expire on December 31, 2025—the long-standing humanitarian file concerning missing …
Pakistan urges political inclusion in Iraq ahead of elections
With parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for Nov. 11, and the drawdown of the UN Mission there set for December, Pakistan has commended the country’s efforts to consolidate democratic …
Oil jumps 4% on report US embassy in Iraq is preparing to evacuate amid threats
Oil futures jumped more than 4% on Wednesday following a Reuters report saying that the US embassy in Iraq is preparing to partially evacuate amid security threats. West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) …