Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, BP, TotalEnergies and other Western oil majors have already signed or are looking to ink new contracts with Baghdad that would increase Iraq’s crude output from ~3.5M bpd to 5.5M bpd by 2030.
Dieu Créateur, considérez que nous ne nous entendons pas nous-même et que nous ne savons pas ce que nous voulons, et que nous nous éloignons infiniment de ce que nous désirons
Monday, October 12, 2026
Western oil giants look to ramp up Iraqi crude output as global economy sputters
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Iraq and Turkiye launch talks on long-term oil and gas framework agreement
Iraq and Turkiye have announced the start of negotiations on a framework agreement for cooperation in oil and gas, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
Monday, September 28, 2026
The US handed over all military bases to Iraq
The US-led international coalition has handed over all its bases and headquarters to Iraqi authorities.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iranian flights
Iraq is engaged in direct talks with the US to exempt some Iraqi airports from US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines operating flights to regional hubs, officials said Saturday.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Iraq says Sept. 30 deadline to end international coalition's mission 'final and irreversible'
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Wednesday that the Sept. 30 deadline for ending the international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the withdrawal of its forces was "final and irreversible."
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Iraqi premier postpones Saudi visit following US-Saudi airstrikes
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's planned visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday has been postponed, according to Saudi media on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Iraqi armed group the Popular Mobilization Forces says eight of its members were killed in joint Saudi-US strikes on its headquarters across Iraq, and four others were wounded.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Iraqi official says ‘cells belonging to Ukraine’ carried out bombings in Iraq
Iraq’s national security adviser, Qasim al-Aboudi, has told Dijlah TV that new information points to “Ukrainian interference in Iraq”, with “cells belonging to Ukraine” carrying out bombings against Iraqi government facilities.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Israel build two covert bases in Iraq for Iran war
Israel has been secretary operating two military bases in Iraq for more than a year, The New York Times (NYT) reported, citing sources.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Iraqi presidency condemns attacks on PMF, Kurdish forces
Iraq’s presidency has issued statements condemning separate attacks on PMF and other Kurdish forces in Iraqi territory.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Protesters, police clash near US embassy in Baghdad
Iraqi protesters clashed with security forces near the US embassy in Baghdad, AFP journalists said.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Iraq PM candidate Maliki slams US ‘blatant interference’ after Trump threat
Iraq's main candidate for the premiership Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday denounced Washington's "blatant interference", after President Donald Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Trump says US will 'no longer help Iraq' if it picks Maliki as PM
President Donald Trump has threatened to end US support for Iraq if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki wins power again.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
US military launches new mission to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq: CENTCOM
The US military has launched a new mission to transfer ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rubio calls on Iraq to disarm Iran-backed militias in call with Sudani
The top US diplomat on Tuesday called on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed militias that were undermining Iraq’s sovereignty, the State Department said.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
US officials have been told Israel ready to launch operation into Iran, US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq
US officials have been told that Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, CBS News reported, citing "multiple sources."
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
US says supports gas deals with Kurdistan region after Iraq lawsuit
The United States said Tuesday it supported American energy companies’ contracts with Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region after the Iraqi government filed a lawsuit against them.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Iraq returns over 1,900 servicemen who fled Syria during "opposition"’s advance
Iraq’s authorities have handed over to the Syrian side more than 1,900 servicemen who fled the country during the advance of the opposition’s armed formations, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command said in a statement.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Iraq deploys armoured vehicles to border with Syria
Iraq sent armoured vehicles on Monday to reinforce its long border with Syria, in a bid to ease concerns after a surprise offensive in the neighbouring country by Islamist-led terrorists.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Iraq, US agree phased coalition troop pullout
Iraq and the United States have agreed on a phased pullout of the US-led anti-jihadist coalition but have yet to sign a final agreement, the Iraqi defense minister said.
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