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Iraq Business
5 days ago
- Business
- Iraq Business
Drone Offensive hits Kurdish Oil Production
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News . Drone offensive in Iraq hits Kurdish oil production, testing boundaries A wave of drone strikes in Iraq in recent weeks has targeted critical infrastructure, mainly in the Kurdistan region. The attacks have sharpened lingering anxiety over involvement in the Iran-Israel war last month, and come amid heightened political tension between Baghdad and Erbil. The full article can be viewed here.
Iraq Business
6 days ago
- Business
- Iraq Business
Will Iraq recover Billions in 'Vanished Assets' Abroad?
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will Iraq recover billions in 'vanished assets' abroad? The Iraqi parliament's foreign relations committee in June launched an ambitious initiative to reclaim billions of dollars in state assets believed to be scattered across Africa, Asia and Europe. The move came only weeks after a stunning revelation at the Arab League summit in Baghdad: Somalia's president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, informed his hosts that an Iraqi-built oil refinery outside Mogadishu-forgotten for decades-was still intact. The full article can be viewed here.
Iraq Business
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraq Business
Iraqi Election: Second Shiite Bloc Withdraws
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi electoral process in question as second Shiite bloc withdraws from polls Amid mounting fears over the future of democracy in Iraq, the Nasr (Victory) bloc led by former premier Haidar Al-Abadi (2014-18) (pictured) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming parliamentary elections. Citing pervasive "political money" and alleged vote-buying, the bloc says electoral integrity is worsening. The full article can be viewed here.
Iraq Business
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraq Business
Judicial Drama "Puts Spotlight on Future of Top Iraqi Court"
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News . Judicial drama puts spotlight on future of top Iraqi court The dust is settling after an unprecedented crisis in Iraq's Federal Supreme Court. Barely two weeks ago, nine judges submitted their resignations, paralyzing the top judicial body. With the surprise retirement of the head of the court, and the subsequent return of the protesting judges, the contention is seemingly resolved. However, deep uncertainty continues amid accusations of political interference and a lack of judicial independence. The full article can be viewed here.
Iraq Business
26-06-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Iraqi Dollar Smuggling 'Turns Regional'
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi dollar smuggling 'turns regional' amid high Iranian demand for greenbacks Iraq has recently been riled by reports of a multi-billion dollar cash smuggling scheme allegedly orchestrated by Iran and its allies. Apparently aiming to circumvent US sanctions, the controversy has sharpened attention to Iran's extensive regional shadow economies in Iraq. Emerging shortly before the recent attacks on Iran by Israel and the US, the crisis has led to intense scrutiny on ties between Tehran and Iraqi armed groups. The full article can be viewed here.
