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citizen.co.zabusiness16 hrs ago
BP and ConocoPhillips Set to Announce Major Iraq Energy Deals at U.S.-Iraq Summit
The companies plan to reveal the commitments Friday at the U.S.-Iraq Business Summit in Washington. The summit is expected to produce more than $60 billion in total agreements between U.S. firms and the Iraqi government.
uctoday.combusiness1 day ago
Chevron Prepares Deals for Two Iraqi Oil Fields and Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline Study
Chevron is preparing preliminary agreements to invest in the Nasiriyah and West-Qurna-2 oil fields in Iraq and to study rebuilding a pipeline from Kirkuk to the Syrian port of Baniyas. The Houston-based company has been in talks with the Iraqi government for 12 to 18 months.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Drones Intercepted Over Erbil Near U.S. Consulate
Security sources said air defenses shot down an explosive-laden drone over Erbil. Eyewitness videos captured multiple interceptions with explosions heard near the U.S. consulate. Kurdish authorities reported coalition forces intercepted eight drones in total.
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iraqinews.comworld1 day ago
Iraq Halts Crude Oil Loadings at All Terminals After Basra Terminal Attack
Iraq halted crude oil loadings at every terminal following a drone attack on a tanker at the Basra Oil Terminal. The strike has been nominally attributed to Iranian-backed non-state actors.
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theiranproject.compolitics2 days ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Meets President Trump After Attending Iran Leader Funeral
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met President Trump in the Oval Office this week after attending the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The visit followed weeks of U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure the meeting.
pbs.orgworld3 days ago
Iraqi Authorities Seize Over 825 Pounds of Gold and $120 Million in Anti-Corruption Operations
Operations linked to a former oil minister's May arrest yielded more than 825 pounds of gold and over $96 million in funds plus assets. At least 21 people were detained, including officials and parliament members. Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi discussed the effort during a July 14…
middleeasteye.netpolitics3 days ago
Iraq Prime Minister Says All US Forces to Leave by September 30
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced the final withdrawal of remaining US military forces from Iraq by the end of September during a White House visit. The move follows a 2024 agreement for phased departure.
Al Jazeerapolitics4 days ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Travels to Washington for Energy Talks and Security Meetings With Trump
Ali al-Zaidi heads to the United States this week for his first foreign trip since taking office in May, with energy and trade agreements expected.
al-monitor.compolitics4 days ago
Iraqi Prime Minister to Visit White House; Cabinet Approves U.S. Energy Deals, Replaces Russian Operator
Ali al-Zaidi will meet President Donald Trump during a July 13-18 trip focused on oil, gas and power investments. The agenda follows cabinet approvals for U.S. firms and a policy shift after the Iran war.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
German Court Sentences Iraqi Man to Life for Enslaving and Raping Yazidi Girls
The Munich Higher Regional Court convicted an Iraqi couple of enslaving two Yazidi girls and membership in Islamic State. The man received a life sentence while his wife was given nine and a half years in juvenile detention.
washingtonpost.compolitics6 days ago
Former Iraqi MP from Sunni-Arab coalition arrested in Baghdad Green Zone after gunfire reported
@sentdefender reported gunfire in Baghdad’s Green Zone followed by the arrest of former Iraqi MP Talal Al-Zoubi. The arrest is linked to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s corruption crackdowns and does not indicate wider action against the Azem coalition.
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middleeasteye.networld9 days ago
Coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader reaches Karbala shrine
Mourners carried the coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader to the Holy Shrine of Imam Hossein in Karbala, Iraq. The stop marks the final leg of a six-day procession before the coffin returns to Iran for burial.
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politics10 days ago
Iranian and Iraqi Leaders Walk in Najaf Alongside Coffin
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran's president, foreign minister, a general and deputy parliament speaker joined Iraq's prime minister. The group walked alongside Khamenei's coffin through Najaf. The event occurred in the Shia holy city.
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world12 days ago
Fire Engulfs Commercial Complex on Baghdad’s Al-Zilal Street
A large blaze has spread through warehouses and adjacent buildings on a busy commercial street in Baghdad. Civil Defense teams are working to contain the fire while residents have been evacuated.
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theiranproject.comworld15 days ago
U.S. Dollar Transfers to Iraq Resume After Pause Aimed at Iran Ties
Dollar shipments from the United States to Iraq restarted this week after a temporary halt. The pause had been put in place to encourage Baghdad to reduce links with Iran. The New York Times first reported the development on Thursday.
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al-monitor.compolitics16 days ago
Iraq Sets September 30 Deadline for Pro-Iran Militias to Disarm
Iraqi officials have ordered pro-Iran armed groups to surrender weapons by September 30 or face legal action. The deadline coincides with the planned end of the U.S.-led coalition mission against ISIS.
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theiranproject.comworld19 days ago
Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Soleimani Site in Baghdad, Outlines Hormuz Plan
Abbas Araghchi visited Baghdad and the site of Qasem Soleimani's death on June 28, 2026. He stated Iran would restore pre-war conditions in the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days under its management framework.
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abcnews.go.comworld19 days agoUpdated
Iraqi Forces Detain Politicians and Officials in Baghdad Green Zone Raids
Iraqi forces detained several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad on June 28. The operation targeted homes inside the Green Zone and followed the arrest of a deputy oil minister on corruption charges.
washingtonpost.comworld20 days ago
Heavy armor and gunfire reported in Baghdad Green Zone during security operation
Government-aligned special operations forces backed by army armor entered the Green Zone in Baghdad. Gunfire was reported during the operation targeting several pro-Iranian politicians.
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Al-Monitorworld22 days agoUpdated
Iraq to Seek Higher OPEC Quota, Reaffirms Commitment to Stay in Group
A senior Iraqi oil ministry official said Iraq will consider every available option unless its OPEC production quota rises substantially. Separate sources said officials had examined an exit but intend to stay in the group and seek a higher allocation. The statement follows the U…
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original.antiwar.comworld23 days ago
Iraq Allows Rice Growers to Resume Flooding Fields After Water Supplies Improve
Iraq has lifted restrictions on water-intensive crops, allowing rice growers to resume flooding fields. Higher river flows from recent rains and inflows from neighboring countries increased water availability. The country had imposed the limits during years of drought to conserve…
theiranproject.comfinance24 days ago
Iraq Raises Kirkuk Oil Exports via Northern Routes to 7 Million Barrels Monthly
Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization reported that Kirkuk crude shipments through northern pipelines increased to nearly 7 million barrels per month, up from 4 million barrels. The rise reflects expanded use of existing northern export infrastructure.
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France 24sports25 days ago
Iraq Faces France in World Cup Group Stage Match on June 22
Iraq meets France in a group stage fixture after opening the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Norway. The appearance ends a 40-year absence from the competition. Players from national minorities, especially from Kurdistan, feature on the squad.
ESPNsports25 days ago
Iraq Coach Suggests Three Goalkeepers to Face Mbappé
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said he asked to field three goalkeepers against France. Tournament rules did not allow the request.
al-monitor.comworld26 days ago
Iraq government seeks to disarm Iran-linked armed groups
Iraqi officials are working to bring Iran-linked armed groups under state control by disarming factions and integrating them into official forces. Some groups support the plan while others resist amid reported U.S. pressure on Baghdad.
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thehindu.comworld30 days ago
Oil Production Rises in Southern Iraq as Tankers Arrive
Oil production in southern Iraq increased after tankers began arriving at export terminals. The arrivals created space in storage tanks previously filled to capacity.
gamereactor.eusports31 days ago
Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal set to play for Iraq at 2026 World Cup
The 23-year-old midfielder, born in Manchester to a Pakistani father and Iraqi mother, will represent Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Iraq secured qualification following 21 matches.
al-monitor.comfinance33 days ago
Iraq asks Turkey to extend Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement for one year
Iraqi officials requested a one-year extension of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline pact. The request was conveyed by the head of Iraq's state oil marketing organization.
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rigzone.comfinance36 days ago
Iraq Moves to Centralize Energy Exports
Iraq is attempting to reassert federal control over its energy sector by centralizing exports, revenues, and infrastructure. Renewed cooperation between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government has revived exports through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline. Political obstacles inclu…
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Iranian Strike Hits Kurdish Opposition Camp in Iraq
Security sources report a drone attack on an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp north of Iraq's Erbil. Iranian state media described the same strike as targeting U.S.-affiliated separatist groups.
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citizen.co.zaworld40 days ago
Unknown Aircraft Crashes Southwest of Baghdad During Iranian Missile Attack on Israel
An unidentified aircraft, possibly a U.S. or Israeli surveillance drone, crashed in the desert southwest of Baghdad on the night of June 7, 2026, coinciding with the start of an Iranian ballistic missile attack on northern Israel.
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iraqinews.comfinance40 days ago
Iraq Temporarily Shuts Airspace Citing Unspecified Safety Concerns
Iraqi civil aviation officials ordered a temporary closure of national airspace and suspended air navigation for safety reasons.
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ibtimes.co.ukfinance43 days ago
Iraq Orders Kurdistan Oil Firms to Resume Operations After Months-Long Halt
Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi ordered companies to resume work as Iraq seeks to offset losses from the closed Strait of Hormuz. The government approved a plan to raise pipeline exports to Ceyhan to 770,000 barrels per day.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld44 days ago
Iran-backed Iraqi militias signal plans to place weapons under state control
Several Iran-backed Iraqi militias have indicated they will transfer weapons to government oversight. The move follows reported U.S. pressure on the groups.
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citizen.co.zaworld44 days ago
British and US Soldiers Die in Joint Iraq Training Exercise
Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, of the Royal Anglian Regiment, died Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil. The U.S. Army confirmed one of its soldiers also died in the same exercise.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld45 days ago
Iranian Media Reports Two Soldiers Killed at Iraq Base
Iranian state media reported that one American and one British soldier died during a military exercise at Erbil Air Base on Sunday. U.S. and UK officials have not confirmed the account.
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nypost.compolitics30 days agoUpdated
U.S. and British Soldiers Die in Iraq Training Accident
The deaths occurred Sunday at an air base in Irbil. Officials from both countries confirmed the incident but withheld further details.
Washington Examinerworld45 days ago
British and American Soldiers Killed in Iraq Training Accident
A British Army soldier and an American soldier died during a training exercise at an air base in Erbil on 31 May 2026. The British Ministry of Defence and U.S. Army Central confirmed the deaths with limited details.
realcleardefense.comworld46 days ago
British Army Soldier Dies in Training Accident in Northern Iraq
A British Army soldier died Sunday during a training exercise in northern Iraq. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the death in the House of Commons on Monday.
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Forbesfinance47 days ago
Iran Attacks Highlight Iraqi Kurdistan Air Defense Gap
Iranian and militia strikes during the February-April 2026 war exposed the lack of independent air defenses in Iraqi Kurdistan. U.S. and British systems protected only coalition sites near Erbil airport. No timeline exists for Kurdish forces to acquire their own systems.
al-monitor.compolitics50 days ago
Iraq Ministry Reports Datura Plant Spread in Agricultural Areas
Iraq’s Ministry of the Interior issued an alert about datura plants, also known as jimsonweed. The ministry cited risks to crops from the plant’s toxic compounds. A Spanish study found the species has adapted to diverse climates worldwide.
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Al-Monitorpolitics52 days ago
UN Security Council Condemns Attack on UAE Nuclear Plant
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement condemning an attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant. The council described the incident as a violation of international law but did not assign responsibility.
pbs.orgworld54 days ago
Kurds in northern Iraq express concern over possible U.S.-Iran deal
Residents of Iraq's Kurdistan Region say a potential agreement between the United States and Iran may leave their area exposed to continued attacks. The reported talks have raised questions about whether any resulting pressure on Baghdad would extend to Iranian-backed groups oper…
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thehindu.comworld55 days ago
Iraq Explores Overland Trade Route to Turkey Through Syria
Iraq is considering a 1,200-kilometer overland trade corridor to Turkey that would pass through Syria. The plan could alter regional trade patterns if implemented.
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theprint.inworld57 days ago
Kuwait Suspends All Overflights Through May 2026
Kuwait has closed its airspace to overflights starting immediately and continuing through May 2026. Arrivals and departures at Kuwaiti airports remain permitted under the new restrictions.
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news.sky.comworld59 days ago
Iraq Condemns Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia and Distances Itself From Militias
Iraq condemned recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and pledged cooperation in the investigation. The country also moved to distance itself from Iranian-backed militias amid U.S. pressure.
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world60 days ago
Dust Storm Hits Iraq, Sending Residents to Hospitals
A dust storm swept across Iraq on May 18, 2026, affecting Najaf and Baghdad. The storm caused breathing difficulties that required medical attention for some residents.
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rediff.comworld61 days ago
Report Says Israel Built Two Secret Bases in Iraq Desert
A New York Times report says Israel constructed two secret military bases in Iraq's western desert. One base was reportedly discovered in March by a local shepherd. The report follows an earlier Wall Street Journal account of a separate base used during operations against Iran.
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foxnews.comfinance61 days ago
Israel Ran Two Secret Bases in Iraq Desert for Over a Year
Iraqi and regional officials say Israel maintained two covert military outposts in western Iraq to support operations against Iran. The sites operated intermittently for more than a year before one was discovered by a local shepherd in March.
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rediff.comworld61 days ago
Israeli Military Operated Two Covert Bases in Western Iraq
Senior Iraqi and regional officials said Israel maintained two secret bases in Iraq's western desert for more than a year to support operations against Iran. The sites remained undisclosed until a March incident involving a local shepherd.
hrw.orgfinance62 days ago
Kurdistan Region Security Reports Downing of Drone in Sulaymaniyah Area
Kurdistan Region security forces announced the downing of a drone in the Kazan area of Sulaymaniyah. The report provides limited details on the incident or any potential context. No further information on the drone's origin or purpose was included.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld62 days ago
Iraq in Talks With OPEC to Raise Oil Output to 5 Million Barrels Per Day
Iraq's oil minister said the country is engaged in discussions with OPEC about increasing its production to 5 million barrels per day. The move follows similar production increases by the United Arab Emirates. OPEC members have been gradually raising output after earlier cuts.
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thehindu.comworld63 days ago
US Arrests Senior Kataib Hezbollah Member on Terrorism Support Charges
The US Justice Department announced on May 15 the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and senior member of the Kataib Hezbollah terrorist organization. He faces charges of providing material support to Iranian-backed terrorist groups. Authorities say…
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al-monitor.comworld64 days ago
Iraq Holds Talks With IMF on Financial Support
Iraqi officials approached the International Monetary Fund last month for financial help following the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran that began Feb. 28 and led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as most of Iraq's oil exports, which account for nea…
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nypost.comfinance64 days ago
Iraqi Teenager Killed After Refusing Arranged Marriage to Cousin
An Iraqi teenager was killed after she refused an arranged marriage with her cousin, according to the Iraqi Women’s Rights organization and several other feminist groups. The killing was carried out under the justification of “washing shame,” a term linked to honor killings. The…
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goodnewsnetwork.orgworld66 days ago
Restoration Work Begins on Iraq's 4,000-Year-Old Ziggurat of Ur
Archaeologists have started restoration at the ancient Sumerian Ziggurat of Ur in Dhi Qar province. The project aims to protect the site from climate-linked erosion. Work is underway at one of Iraq's most significant historical monuments.
nbcnews.comworld67 days ago
Israel Secretly Built Military Outpost in Iraq and Struck Iraqi Troops to Hide It During Iran Campaign
Israel set up a secret military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran and conducted airstrikes on Iraqi troops who nearly uncovered the site early in the conflict, according to people familiar with the matter. The operations highlight the lengths ta…
nbcnews.comfinance68 days ago
Iraqi Media Reports Repeated US Warplane Violations of Iraqi Airspace
Iraqi media outlets reported that US warplanes have repeatedly entered Iraqi airspace. The aircraft allegedly flew in from occupied territories, according to the reports. @FirstSquawk relayed the accounts from Tasnim news agency.
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thehindu.comworld69 days ago
Loud Explosions Reported Near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan
Multiple loud explosions were reported near Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. There has been no immediate confirmation of the source or target of the blasts. Iran-backed militia groups have conducted repeated attacks on U.S. positions in the area in recent years.
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The Japan Timesscience70 days ago
Iraq's Marshes See Partial Recovery as Water Levels Rise After Severe Drought
Rising water levels have begun restoring Iraq's southern marshes, with submerged areas increasing sharply and residents returning to previously abandoned zones. Heavy winter rains and deliberate releases from reservoirs have driven the recovery in the UNESCO World Heritage site o…