Iraqi crude exports rise 4 percent in February
Nationwide oil exports increased to 3.395 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, up from 3.266 million bpd the month before , according to an Iraq Oil Report analysis of Continue Reading
Rockets land at Iraqi air base hosting U.S. forces
At least 10 rockets landed on Wednesday at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase that hosts the United States, coalition, and Iraqi forces, the Iraqi military said. It was the second rocket Continue Reading
Iran To Join LNG Race In Asia With Huge North Pars Development
With Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices having risen to unprecedented levels in January and the outlook remaining extremely robust Iran believes now is the time to move full Continue Reading
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns Iran nuclear inspections should not be a ‘bargaining chip’
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog agency on Monday urged that inspections not be used as a “bargaining chip” as Iran, the United States and other nations lock Continue Reading
Abu Dhabi Formalizes Crown Prince’s Grip Over Oil Firm ADNOC
The de facto ruler of Abu Dhabi, the richest oil emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), became the chairman of the newly-formed board of directors at state oil firm Continue Reading
Aramco Seeking To Extend Loan $10 Billion Loan
Saudi Aramco is reportedly seeking to extend a $10-billion loan, according to Reuters, which cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter, who confirmed an initial report by a Reuters-related news Continue Reading
The Real Reason Why Iraq Paused Its Major Oil Deal With China
With a new man in the White House, Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, appears to believe that Iraq can begin a completely new cycle of playing off the U.S. against Continue Reading
Iran Rejects Offer of Direct U.S. Nuclear Talks, Senior Diplomats Say
Iran rejected a European Union offer to hold direct nuclear talks with the U.S. in the coming days, risking renewed tension between Tehran and Western capitals. Senior Western diplomats said Continue Reading
Iran Rejects Offer of Direct U.S. Nuclear Talks, Ratcheting Up Tension With West
With Tehran escalating its nuclear activities in recent months in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal, the U.S. conducting airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Syria , and Iranian presidential elections Continue Reading
Iran rejects early nuclear talks with the United States
Iran has rejected an early meeting with the United States and the other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal, according to Iranian and Western officials. Because of “recent positions and Continue Reading