Iraq, which has been lagging behind its target, had already taken measures to further reduce its output and exports in June. For July, Iraq’s Basra crude supply cuts in Asia range …
As US negotiates with Iraq on troop presence, a Trump campaign promise lingers
President Trump is again declaring the need to end “the era of endless wars.” Speaking at the U.S. Military Academy graduation Saturday, he cited the defeat of the Islamic State as a symbol of the …
Rights group urges free speech protection in Iraq
Human Rights Watch says penal code used to crack down on government critics including activists and journalists.
Turkey’s Air Force Strikes Kurdish Separatists in Iraq
Turkey’s air force conducted one of its biggest airstrikes against Kurdish separatists in northern Iraq, in a show of military might coinciding with its growing involvement in regional …
Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs in Iraq
(MENAFN – Iraq Business News) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the closures and reduced working hours recommended to curb the spread of …
Political Pressure on Iraq Will Backfire on America
If the White House’s aim is to force Iraq to choose between Washington and Teheran, then it will likely be disappointed by the results of such a maneuver.
Turkey attacks Kurdish targets in Iraq
Turkish warplanes struck dozens of Kurdish targets in Iraq out of self-defense, Turkey’s National Defense Ministry said Monday.
Australia contributes $600k to Refugees in Iraq
The Government of Australia has provided AUD 866,000 (USD 591,000) to support the work of UNFPA in Iraq. The funding will provide assistance to 38,000 women and girls, in Duhok and Nineveh …
Iranian Influence in Iraq Is not a Threat to U.S. National Security
Even as both countries confront the coronavirus pandemic, the United States and Iran are competing for influence in Iraq–both seeking inroads with the newly formed government of Iraqi prime minister …
Iraq agrees with oil companies on deeper output cuts in June – sources
Iraq has agreed with major oil companies operating its giant southern oilfields to cut crude production further in June, Iraqi officials working at the fields told Reuters on Sunday. Baghdad aims to i …