Tanker prices soar amid Strait of Hormuz crisis - media
Oil tanker prices have climbed to their highest since 2008 amid rising demand triggered by the Middle East escalation.
Iraq
US forces to complete Iraq pullout by September 30
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has said that the September 30 deadline for ending the U.S.-led international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the withdrawal of its forces is “fixed and final”.
Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia injures 11 civilians
Eleven people, including a woman and a four-year-old child, were injured as a result of an attack by Houthis of Qatar's Ansar Allah rebel movement on Saudi Arabia’s Najran, Saudi-led coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki reported.
US not to ease restrictions against Iran
The U.S. Treasury said that the crossing out of the Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad from Iran’s sanctions lists does not mean any softening of restrictions …
US lifts some anti-Iranian sanctions - media
The US Treasury has eased some sanctions against Iran, removing Iraqi carrier Fly Baghdad and two aircraft, Reuters reported.
Iraq and Türkiye agree on oil exports bypassing Hormuz
The Turkish and Iraqi authorities have signed a one-year agreement to transport at least 750,000 barrels of oil per day through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline.
Iran condemns US-Saudi strikes in Iraq
Tehran has condemned US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq, warning that the attacks will lead to further escalation in the region.
US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-aligned sites in Iraq - CENTCOM
The U.S. and Saudi Arabian military forces delivered strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.
Türkiye to participate in field development in Iraq
A partnership agreement was signed during the Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to Türkiye
Iraqi PM to visit Iran
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi is scheduled to visit Iran later this week following a trip to the U.S. where he met President Donald Trump, Iraqi state media reported.
US backs Iraq-Syria oil pipeline
The United States is advancing talks for a pipeline that would carry oil from Iraq to Syria, a route that avoids the Strait of Hormuz and would reduce Iran’s future leverage over global energy supplies, Bloomberg reported.
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
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.
