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Iraq Business
24-05-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Fears Oil Drilling would Destroy Iraqi Marshes
By Rouba El Husseini for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. 'Leave our marshes alone': Iraqis fear oil drilling would destroy fabled wetlands Plans to drill for oil in the protected Mesopotamian Marshes of southern Iraq have galvanised villagers and activists determined to save the mythical wetlands already battered by years of drought. Click here to read the full article. Tags: China, drought, environment, Geo-Jade Petroleum, Huwaiza oil field, Iran, Iraqi Marshes, marshes, Maysan, Maysan Oil Company (MOC), Missan, Missan Oil Company (MOC), shared oilfields
Al Manar
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
‘Israel' Cancels Visas for 27 French Lawmakers over Macron Intention to Support Palestinian State
The Israeli occupation government has cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials just two days before they were set to begin a five-day visit to the Zionist entity and the Palestinian territories. The action comes in the backdrop of already existing diplomatic tensions between the Zionist entity and France after French president Emmanuel Macron said that his country would soon recognize Palestinian state. The delegation, comprising members of France's Ecologist and Communist parties, was invited by the French consulate in occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem). Their mission, according to the group, aimed to 'strengthen international cooperation and promote a culture of peace.' Israel's government cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group said. — AL-Monitor (@AlMonitor) April 21, 2025 Israeli Interior ministry attributed the action to allow that allows the occupation government to deny entry to individuals deemed likely to act against the 'State of Israel'. The French delegation whose visa has been cancelled said that this was the first time, that just before two days before their departure, Israeli authorities cancelled their entry visas that had been approved one month ago. 'We want to understand what led to this sudden decision, which resembles collective punishment,' the group said. During a visit to Egypt, President Emmanuel Macron said France will move towards recognising a Palestinian state in the next few months. Macron was meeting regional leaders to discuss the future of Gaza. — Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 10, 2025 The statement from the group termed the visa cancellation as a 'major rupture in diplomatic ties'. 'Deliberately preventing elected officials and parliamentarians from travelling cannot be without consequences,' the group added, demanding a meeting with Macron and action by his government to ensure Israel let them into the country.
Iraq Business
13-04-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraqi Markets "a Haven for Pedlars Escaping Iran's Economic Woes"
By Salam Faraj for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi markets a haven for pedlars escaping Iran's economic woes Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions. He is just one of many Iranian pedlars who endure the arduous journey into southern Iraq through the Chalamja border crossing. Click here to read the full article. (Picture credit: Fared Baram and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Used by Iraq Business News with permission).
Iraq Business
15-03-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraq says Seeking Alternatives to Iran Gas
By Tony Gamal-Gabriel and Ammar Karim for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq says seeking alternatives to Iran gas Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour. Click here to read the full article. (Picture: Stock image of gas tanker. Credit: Pixabay)
