One of Iraq’s single-point mooring export buoys is being replaced, temporarily reducing the backup options for Iraq’s economic lifeblood. Workers attempt repairs on the SPM-1 export buoy on Sept. 8, Continue Reading
Protest organizers and Iraqi security officials are expecting a new round of demonstrations this week, potentially opening a volatile new phase that could threaten Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi’s government. Continue Reading
Russian oil giant Rosneft has temporarily suspended works at one block in Iraq’s semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan due to security concerns because of the blocks’ proximity to the Syrian border, Continue Reading
Refugees are already crossing the border and Iraqi security forces are contingency planning for a revived Islamic State insurgency. In the chaotic aftermath of the U.S. military’s withdrawal from northern Continue Reading
One of Iraq’s top oil leaders has been dismissed, as the Cabinet enacts orders to replace dozens of directors general. Deputy Oil Minister Fayadh Nema (center left) and Basra Oil Continue Reading
Iran-backed militias deployed snipers on Baghdad rooftops during Iraq’s deadliest anti-government protests in years, two Iraqi security officials told Reuters. The deployment of militia fighters, which has not been previously Continue Reading
The State Department approved another 120 days exempting Iraq from U.S. sanctions on Iran, just before a prior waiver was set to expire. Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi meets Continue Reading
Following a political backlash in Iran over details of its plans to make Iran effectively a client state through various multi-layered oil and gas deals, China has switched its attention Continue Reading
Iraq had its calmest night since anti-government protests began more than a week ago over corruption and unemployment. At least 110 people have been killed and more than 6,000 wounded, Continue Reading
The government of Adil Abd al-Mahdi on Sunday authorized new spending to placate protester demands, but violence in the streets continues. A protester waves the Iraqi flag during a demonstration Continue Reading
