- 9 September, 2026
Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: What Iraq’s Surging August Oil Exports Mean for Asian Markets
The regional shipping crisis in late February 2026 caused global energy markets to go into shock once shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was nearing
Iraq Proposes New ‘6+2’ Gulf Security Framework to Ease Middle East Tensions
Geopolitical environment changes as Baghdad plays active role in peacemaking. The Iraqi government in early September 2026 announced a major new foreign policy move to
Iraq’s Oil Diversification Gamble: Can New Export Routes Shield Its Energy Lifeline?
For decades, Iraq’s colossal oil reserves have been trapped by one geographical weakness, the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq oil export routes, Tensions between the Iraqi
Iraq Reverts to Oil Export Route via Syria as Hormuz Dispute Poses Energy Export Problems: Where Things Are Headed From Here?
Iraq is making use of land-based tanker trucks for oil transport through Syria as an interim measure due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Iraq Reconnects With the World as Mosul Airport Opens
Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani announced the reopening of Mosul International Airport in northern Iraq, a major milestone following years of destruction caused by ISIS
$930 million approved by the World Bank for Railway Improvement in Iraq
The World Bank is providing a $930 million loan for the upgrade of Iraq’s railways, with the intention of significantly increasing trade, transport of goods
Innovation company Netaj Launches Iraq’s First VC Studio to Support Startups
In a big move to boost innovation in the country, Iraq-based platform Netaj has announced the launch of the first venture capital (VC) studio in
Iraq to launch 350M IQD guarantor-free loans for young entrepreneurs
The Iraqi Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has implemented a national loan program for 2025 with a budget of 35 million IQD (about US
Real Iraq War film ‘Warfare’ to be screened in USA on May 21
The film Warfare will be shown today at 7 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Inspired by the United States’ Iraq War,
Iraq to Start Baghdad Metro Project in 2025
First phase of Baghdad Metro should be ready to commence before the closing of 2025 for execution in major public transport works of the capital