The Future of Iraqi Oil Exports to Turkey via the Kurdistan Region

World Service-Baghdad and Ankara have signed a one-year agreement to allow the daily transfer of 750,000 barrels of Iraqi oil via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, but the dispute over the Kurdistan Region's oil and the $1.5 billion compensation still leaves the future of this route uncertain.

The Shadow of War on the Economy and Security of the Kurdistan Region

World Service - The shock of war and the closure of export routes have simultaneously put pressure on the Kurdistan Region's economy from two security and financial perspectives; drone and missile attacks on the one hand and disruptions in oil exports on the other have darkened the region's economic outlook.

Hazer Narekhi:

The Framework Law is Imperfect but It is the Beginning of a New Stage Film

Service Turkey – Hazer Narekhi, the co-chair of the Makhmour People's Assembly, considered the "Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration" an important step and the beginning of a new stage despite its shortcomings, and said that the people of Makhmour will act in the peace process based on the calls of Abdullah Ocalan and the Kurdish Freedom Movement.

The Future of Trucking Iraqi Oil to Syria

World Service- The daily transfer of hundreds of Iraqi oil shipments by truck to the port of Banias, as Baghdad and Damascus try to revive the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline, could turn an emergency route into part of the region’s permanent energy network.

Al-Zaidi meets with Barzani:

Pending cases will be resolved according to the constitution

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- In a meeting with the President of the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized the government's determination to resolve pending cases based on the constitution, and the two sides called for strengthening cooperation and coordination between Baghdad and Erbil.

Baghdad, Erbil and Ankara reach agreement to dismantle Makhmour camp

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Baghdad, Erbil and Ankara have agreed to dismantle the Makhmour camp in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and return 16,000 Turkish Kurdish citizens residing in the camp to their country.

Iraq and Turkey agree to resume oil exports via Ceyhan port

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced the signing of a one-year agreement with Turkey to resume crude oil exports via Ceyhan port; an agreement that, according to Baghdad, will be in effect until a long-term energy contract is finalized.

Al-Monitor Reporter:

Most of the American Forces Have Withdrawn from Erbil

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ambreen Zaman, senior correspondent for Al-Monitor, defended her recent report on the withdrawal of American forces from Erbil, stating that most of the American military has left the city and that the Patriot missile defense systems have also been withdrawn from the Kurdistan Region.

US urges citizens to prepare to leave Iraq and the region

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The US Embassy in Baghdad and the US Consulate in Erbil issued a security alert, urging American citizens to plan their departure from Iraq and the region, given the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and to prepare themselves for flight disruptions and possible travel restrictions.

Iraqi government spokesman:

Baghdad will not enter the war and is not part of any of the conflicting parties

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Iraqi government spokesman, emphasizing that Baghdad does not intend to enter the war or join one of the conflicting parties, asked Saudi Arabia to provide Baghdad with information related to the alleged attacks from Iraqi soil so that it can be investigated. He also emphasized the government's efforts to ensure the continuation of oil exports and the end of the international coalition's presence by September 30.

Barzani's request to Baghdad to deploy a defense system in the Kurdistan Region

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Referring to the recent drone attacks on Erbil, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region announced that the regional government has asked Baghdad to issue a permit to deploy a defense system in the Kurdistan Region. He also emphasized that the federal government is responsible for preventing the source of attacks and security threats against the region.

Intensive diplomacy between Ankara, Baghdad and Erbil to end the PKK case

World Service- According to the person in charge of the Turkey case at the Middle East Think Tank, the visit of the new Iraqi Prime Minister to Turkey and the meetings of the head of the Turkish Intelligence Agency with Iraqi officials and Kurdish leaders are considered a sign that the process of disarming the PKK has entered a new stage.

Kurdistan Democratic Party Representative:

Baghdad Should Allocate 140,000 Barrels of Oil to the Region Daily

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service – A Kurdistan Democratic Party representative in the Iraqi parliament announced that the party has asked Baghdad to allocate 140,000 barrels of oil per day to meet the Kurdistan Region’s domestic needs, emphasizing that the 50,000-barrel share does not meet the region’s needs.

Al-Hurra Report:

Baghdad Calls on Tehran to Guarantee the Security of Iraqi Oil Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Sources informed Al-Hurra Network that during his visit to Tehran, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi asked Iranian officials to refrain from attacking Iraqi oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and to guarantee their safe passage; a request to which Iran has not yet given a clear response.

Ejei in a meeting with Al-Zaidi:

Iran has no enemies with its neighbors

Iran Service - The head of the judiciary said: America has committed all kinds of hostility against the Iranian nation over the past 47 years, from propaganda and psychological warfare to economic terrorism and security and military intrigues. Over the past year and a half, America's hostility and aggression against the Iranian nation has reached its peak.

Pezeshkian:

implementation of economic agreements is a common priority for the two countries

Service Iran - The President, emphasizing the necessity of formulating a comprehensive plan for strategic cooperation between Iran and Iraq, considered the comprehensive development of relations between Tehran and Baghdad to be dependent on the rapid implementation of agreements, expanding economic and infrastructure cooperation, and strengthening security interactions.

The key to resolving financial disputes between Erbil and Baghdad

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Secretary of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Council of Ministers announced that Erbil and Baghdad are close to a final agreement on the financial file and emphasized that the implementation of the "ASYCUDA" system can increase the region's non-oil revenues and facilitate the implementation of financial obligations to Baghdad.

Kurdistan Region Struggles to Escape Pressure from Turkey and Iraq

World Service- While Iraq and Turkey have prevented a halt to oil exports with a temporary agreement, the Kurdistan Region is simultaneously trying to reduce its dependence on traditional oil export routes by expanding its relations with the UAE and Qatar. The OilPrice report considers these two trends to be two sides of the same reality; a future in which energy security and diplomacy are more intertwined than ever.

Kurdistan Region Reaffirms Commitment to Iraq-Iran Security Agreement

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – A security delegation from the Kurdistan Region, led by Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed, met in Baghdad with Qasim Aboudi, Iraq’s new National Security Advisor. They discussed the implementation mechanism for the security agreement between Iraq and Iran—an agreement under which Iranian Kurdish opposition parties were relocated from their camps within the Region.

Iraq's goal of helping to establish a missile defense system in the Kurdistan region

World Service- The negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil regarding the protection of oil and gas fields, along with Washington's efforts to strengthen the presence of American companies in Iraq, have become one of the most important security and economic developments in this country.

New details of the anti-corruption operation in Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iraqi security and political sources have published new details of the extensive anti-corruption operation known as "Sulah Al-Fajr"; According to these sources, the operation was carried out after several days of planning and following the strictest security measures.

The faction of the Kurdistan Democratic Party supported the actions of the Iraqi government to deal with corruption

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The faction of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Parliament, while declaring full support for the legal measures of the Iraqi government and the judicial system to deal with corruption and arrest the accused, emphasized that the process of administrative reforms should not be limited to Baghdad only and should include all Iraqi provinces.

The number of people arrested for corruption in Iraq reached about 50 people

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - In continuation of the extensive operation against corruption in Iraq, local and media sources report the arrest of around 50 people, including members of parliament, officials and capitalists; At the same time, the director of electricity distribution of Diwaniye province and his deputy were also arrested.

Iraq and Syria agree on reviving the tripartite water committee with Türkiye and strengthening cooperation in water resources management

Syrian Service - During the joint technical meeting in Baghdad, representatives of Syria and Iraq agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in water resources management, strengthen technical coordination and information exchange related to the Euphrates River, and emphasized the need to reactivate the tripartite committee with Turkey to deal with common water challenges.

Baghdad’s Anti-Corruption Drive and the Promise of $400 Billion in U.S. Support

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – A report claims that Tom Barrack, the U.S. presidential envoy for Iraq affairs, emphasized during a meeting with the Baghdad government that success in combating corruption and curbing the waste of financial resources would be a prerequisite for expanding U.S. economic support and launching a long-term partnership with Iraq.

Baghdad and Ankara emphasize on the resumption of oil exports

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - In the phone call between the Prime Minister of Iraq and the President of Turkey, while reviewing the latest status of bilateral cooperation, the two sides emphasized the necessity of resuming the export of Iraqi oil through the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline, developing the mechanisms for Iraqi oil access to global markets, and speeding up the implementation of the "Development Road" strategic project as the new axis of economic and transit cooperation in the region.

Erbil and Baghdad reached an agreement on "Esekuda"; Kurdish language is added to the customs system

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Kurdistan Region Board and the Iraqi government reached an agreement on 16 clauses related to the "Esicuda" system; An agreement based on which the Kurdish language will be added to the system and part of the customs mechanisms between the two sides will be integrated.

alarm for the Kurdistan region; Does America give Baghdad more powers in sensitive cases?

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region Service - The three security, economic and political messages sent by Trump to Baghdad are considered to be a sign of the beginning of a new phase in the relations between Iraq and the United States; A stage that can also affect the equations of Baghdad and Erbil.

Ali Zaidi's meeting with Trump's special envoy; Emphasis on limiting weapons and developing economic cooperation

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi, in a meeting with Donald Trump's special representative in Iraq and Syria, discussed the implementation of the program to disarm armed groups outside the framework of the government, strengthening Iraqi sovereignty and expanding economic and investment cooperation between Baghdad and Washington.

The imminent visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to America; Arms control and economy-oriented discussions

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Ali Zaidi's expected visit to the White House is aimed at redefining strategic relations between Baghdad and Washington based on arms control, stabilization of the financial system and management of the dollar market, as well as attracting American investment in the energy sector. At the same time, Baghdad is trying to keep Iraq away from regional tensions and competitions and get more military and economic support.