Iraq rejects Lukoil's participation in West Qurna 2 development
Iraq plans to invite a select group of major U.S. oil companies for direct negotiations over the acquisition of Russia's Lukoil’s stake in the giant West Qurna-2 oil field.
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Astrakhan and Iraq develop new route to Middle East
Authorities from Russia's Astrakhan region and Iraq are exploring the establishment of a new transport link. Iraqi representatives have expressed their intention to join the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
PKK withdraws forces from Turkish-Iraqi border region
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (banned in Türkiye) has announced the withdrawal of its forces from border areas with Türkiye, describing the move as a significant contribution to normalization efforts with Ankara.
Baghdad calls for disarmament of ‘PKK elements’
Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called on Kurdish separatist fighters who have withdrawn to the country’s north after waging a decades-long insurgency in Turkey to disarm.
Türkiye increases oil imports from Iraq and Kazakhstan
Turkey's largest oil refineries are buying more Iraqi and Kazakh oil in response to the latest sanctions on Russia, Reuters reported.
Türkiye Insists on ending PKK activities in Syria, Iraq
Last week, the organization began withdrawing its troops from Turkish territory
OPEC+ countries to continue increasing oil production
OPEC+ countries have increased their production quotas by over 2.7 mln barrels per day since April of this year
Two workers killed in pipeline fire at Iraq's oilfield
At least two workers were killed in an oil pipeline fire in Iraq's Zubair oilfield on October 26, oilfield officials said.
Israeli strike on Doha destroys architecture of talks - Shoigu
Israel’s strike on Doha on September 9 destroyed the architecture of negotiations between Israel and Palestine, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said during a working visit to Baghdad.
Sergei Shoigu to meet with Iraq's top leadership
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has arrived in Baghdad on a working visit, during which he will hold meetings with Iraq’s top political and military leadership, the press service of the Security Council reported.
Iraq says formation of Islamic military alliance possible
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called for the establishment of an Islamic military alliance, saying recent Israeli actions in Gaza and Qatar demand a collective response.
Iran and Iraq to cooperate on security coordination
Tehran and Baghdad signed a joint memorandum of understanding on security issues, Mehr reported.
Iraqi oil exports to Turkey pipeline to resume this week
Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said he expected a resumption of Iraq's Kurdish oil exports via Turkey's Ceyhan pipeline shortly.
Baku offers its condolences to Iraq over Al-Kut accident
The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs has offered its condolences to Iraq over the tragic accident in the city of Al-Kut.
Leaders of Türkiye and Iraq discuss victory over terrorism
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed bilateral cooperation in eliminating terrorist threats during yesterday's phone call. Erdoğan emphasized Ankara's commitment to the complete elimination of all terrorist organizations from the Middle East.
PKK disarmament begins in northern Iraq
The disarmament process for the members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), banned in Türkiye, has begun in northern Iraq. The surrendered weapons will be destroyed later.
PKK to begin handing over arms this week
Militant fighters of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) will begin handing over weapons in groups in the northern Iraqi city of Sulaymaniyah on July 11, spokesperson for Turkey’s DEM Party Aysegul Dogan said.
Rosaviatsiya extends Israel flight ban
The flight bans to Middle Eastern countries were adjusted by Rosaviatsiya
U.S. military base in Iraq attacked by unknown drones
A drone attack targeted a section of the Taji military base operated by the Iraqi army north of the capital Baghdad, authorities said Tuesday.
Iraq сalls on UN Security Council to consider Israel's violation of its airspace
Iraq has filed a formal complaint with the UN Security Council, strongly condemning Israel's violation of Iraqi airspace during its missile strikes on Iran
