Baghdad to pump oil to Beirut in 2021 - Volume of imports, which is not clear yet, will be limited to cover major part of Beirut's fuel needs to generate electricity 14.01.2021 Oil Energy Security International Relations Energy Projects Turkey
Iran reverts to normal gas flow rates to Iraq - Oil-rich Iraq is suffering from major electricity crisis following drastic reduction in natural gas supplies from Iran 30.12.2020 Electricity Natural Gas International Relations Energy Projects Middle East-Africa
Iraq’s central bank devalues national currency -Iraq says devaluation is necessary to overcome economic crisis brought by low oil prices 21.12.2020 Stock Market Energy Projects Middle East-Africa
Iraq, Saudi agree to boost economic cooperation -Saudi Arabia resumed diplomatic ties with Iraq in December 2015 after a 25-year break 09.11.2020 Energy Security International Relations Middle East-Africa
Iraqi oil minister proposes setup of oil firm for KRG - Proposed company will technically and administratively be linked to region and Iraqi oil ministry, minister says 13.10.2020 Oil World Middle East-Africa
Iraqi central government to import electricity from KRG -Move comes after protests against energy shortages in Baghdad and other southern provinces throughout summer 10.08.2020 Electricity Middle East-Africa
Global oil prices rise 3.8% in week ending August 7 - Iraq, Saudi Arabia decision to further cut oil production of around 400,000 barrels per day in August supports rising prices 07.08.2020 Oil World Europe Eurasia Asia Americas Middle East-Africa
Iraq to send oil aid to Lebanon - Move comes in wake of deadly blast in Beirut 06.08.2020 Oil Middle East-Africa
Iraq urges Iran to cooperate on regional stability - Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in Baghdad for talks on bilateral relations 20.07.2020 International Relations Middle East-Africa
Iraqis protest power outage in Karbala - Angry protesters bar employees from entering power plant in southern Karbala province 19.07.2020 Electricity Middle East-Africa
Iraq lowers June oil exports, but pumps over OPEC+ aim - Iraq gains $2.86 billion in June with average crude price per barrel of $33.90 01.07.2020 Oil Energy Security International Relations International Organization Middle East-Africa
‘Turkey not doing anything illegal in Mediterranean’ - Turkish soldiers carrying out anti-terror operation in northern Iraq despite challenging conditions, says defense minister 26.06.2020 Turkey Europe Middle East-Africa
Iraq to boost oil exports to 2.8M barrels daily in June - Kurdish Regional Gov. to export maximum of 370,000 barrels per day, starting in June to help Iraq comply with OPEC+ quota 15.06.2020 Upstream Oil Middle East-Africa
Iraq confirms full commitment to new OPEC oil deal - Iraqi minister commits to oil output adjustments for period after July, despite economic and financial challenges 09.06.2020 Upstream International Organization Middle East-Africa
OPEC meeting begins to discuss oil production cut deal - Organization to discuss level of compliance of member nations, extend output cut to end of July 06.06.2020 Upstream International Organization Middle East-Africa
OPEC likely to extend oil cut deal for 1 month: Experts - Extending current deal for an additional month could give room for some members to adhere to their respective quotas 06.06.2020 Upstream International Organization Middle East-Africa
Iran to ink 2-year year electricity deal with Iraq - Two countries also discuss three-year cooperation plan earlier signed to reconstruct Iraq's electricity industry 04.06.2020 Electricity Energy Diplomacy International Relations Middle East-Africa
Baghdad halts payments to KRG until oil deal is struck -Iraq’s central government cuts Kurdish region’s spending as it fails to hand over 250,000 bpd of oil to federal government 01.06.2020 Oil Oil Middle East-Africa
OPEC and allies hold oil output cut commitment talks - OPEC+ must remain committed to adjustments despite signs that demand is recovering from coronavirus slump, Barkindo says 27.05.2020 Upstream International Organization Eurasia Middle East-Africa
Iraq to review strategic agreement with US: Iraqi PM - Mustafa al-Kadhimi says partial Cabinet established crisis desk of foreign affairs experts 10.05.2020 Energy Diplomacy Americas Middle East-Africa
Iraq seeks to enhance bilateral relations with Turkey - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi stresses importance of cooperation on economy, fight against terrorism 10.05.2020 Energy Diplomacy Turkey Middle East-Africa
New Iraqi PM vows to restore country’s oil production - Mustafa al-Kadhimi was sworn in as prime minister earlier Thursday 07.05.2020 General
Iraqi parliament to vote on new government May 6 - New cabinet to consist of 12 ministers from Shiites, six from Sunnis, three from Kurds, says parliament speaker 05.05.2020 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Middle East-Africa
Turkey supports formation of stable government in Iraq - Formation of government under Mustafa Kadhimi would benefit ‘both Iraq and our region,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesperson 23.04.2020 Energy Security Middle East-Africa
Trump says Iran planning to attack US troops in Iraq - 'If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!' US president says 02.04.2020 Energy Diplomacy Americas Middle East-Africa
Coronavirus spreads in Middle Eastern, Gulf countries - Iraq, Lebanon, Qatar, Israel report new cases 03.03.2020 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security International Organization Energy Projects
US says more troops injured in Iran missile strikes - Out of 50 U.S. service members diagnosed with TBI, 31 were treated in Iraq and returned to duty, says Pentagon official 29.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Americas Middle East-Africa
BP pulls out of Iraq's Kirkuk oilfield - BP's study results were not encouraging enough for the company to extend its operations, Iraqi spokesperson says 24.01.2020 Oil Europe Middle East-Africa
Trump says sanctions on Iran 'already' increased - 'We've increased them. They were very severe, but now they're increased substantially,' says US president 10.01.2020 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security Americas Middle East-Africa