Iraq to restart oil pipeline to Syria to bypass Strait of Hormuz
This issue will be discussed in mid-July between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump during al-Zaidi's visit to Washington
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Coffin with Khamenei's body delivered to Iraq - report
The coffin with the body of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed during the U.S.-Israeli bombing, has been delivered to Iraq by a special plane that landed in the city of Najaf, the INA news agency reported.
OPEC countries plan to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day
Seven OPEC+ members have agreed to boost oil output by 188,000 bpd in August
Iraq ready to host US-Iran talks
Iraq is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran if necessary, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa said.
Iraq would like to join BRICS - envoy
Iraq hopes to become part of BRICS one day, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa said.
Iraq warns it might leave OPEC - report
Iraq has considered leaving OPEC if the oil producer group does not allow Baghdad to significantly increase oil production, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Algeria beats Jordan, France defeats Iraq at World Cup
Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in a Group J match, France beat Iraq 3:0 in a second-round group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday.
Norway national team defeats Iraq in World Cup match
The Norway national team defeated Iraq 4:1 in a group stage match of the FIFA World Cup in Foxborough, United States (Massachusetts).
OPEC plus increases oil production amid Hormuz blockade
Seven OPEC+ countries have decided to increase their oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July, thus bringing the alliance's total quota for July to 35.83 million bpd, excluding overproduction compensation for countries violating the OPEC+ deal, OPEC said.
Middle East should not pay for Iran's ambitions - UAE
The entire Arab region is paying the price for what he described as Iran's inflated regional ambitions, diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President Anwar Gargash said.
Iran damages 20 US military sites since start of war - report
The Iranian military has damaged at least 20 U.S. military sites since the conflict started in February, the BBC reports.
Trump appoints US ambassador to Turkey his special envoy to Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack his special envoy to Iraq.
Pezeshkian and Iraqi President discuss regional developments
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Iraqi counterpart Nizar Amidi discussed regional issues over the phone on May 26, according to Iran's state media.
Iran reports progress in talks with US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held phone talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to discuss bilateral issues and the latest regional and international developments, including the Pakistan-mediated talks with the U.S.
Iraq searching for those involved in drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and UAE
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi directed that necessary measures be taken against those involved if it is proven that Iraqi territory was used as a launching pad for attacks against Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Oil companies shipping fuel bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Freight rates on the Shanghai to Gulf and Red Sea route hit record highs this week, surpassing even the peaks reached during the Covid-19 pandemic, Financial Times reported, citing sources.
Iraq seeks IMF assistance amid Middle East crisis
The Iraqi leadership expects to receive support from the IMF in light of the current circumstances in the Middle East. The most recent agreement between Iraq and the IMF concluded in the summer of 2019.
Iraq encouraging oil exports with big discounts - report
Iraq has sharply cut oil prices for buyers willing to ship crude through the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating tensions in the region, Bloomberg reported.
OPEC countries to raise oil output by 188,000 barrels per day
Seven key OPEC+ members (Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman and Algeria) have decided to raise oil output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June, the group said in a joint statement.
Saudi Arabia boosts revenue due to Hormuz blockade
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is creating an economic split among oil exporters in the Persian Gulf, with Saudi Arabia and Oman set for a windfall and others including the UAE seeing a drop in petrodollar income, Bloomberg reported.
