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.

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.

Iraqi Army:

There is no evidence of an attack from Iraqi soil on Saudi Arabia

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces announced that no evidence has been provided so far indicating that an attack has been carried out from Iraqi soil on neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia. These statements were made after the joint attacks by the United States and Saudi Arabia on the positions of armed groups in Iraq.

Lebanese newspaper:

Iraqi armed groups will respond to Saudi Arabia within 72 hours

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Lebanese newspaper "Al-Akhbar" reported, citing sources in the Iraqi armed groups, that these groups intend to respond on the ground to the recent US and Saudi attacks within the next 72 hours, and emphasized that the targeting of Iraqi soil and forces by Saudi Arabia will not go unanswered.

Muqtada al-Sadr:

It is time to end the arbitrary actions of the militias

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Shiite National Movement, strongly criticized the performance of the armed groups and announced that the behavior of the "dishonorable militias" and the fact that weapons are out of the control of the government are the cause of the illegal killing of the Popular Mobilization Forces and the Iraqi security forces.

Behind the Scenes of Turkey's 15% Share of Kirkuk Oil

World Service- Forbes magazine analysis shows that the main point of the new energy agreement between Turkey and Iraq is not the political promise of exporting one million barrels of oil per day, but the entry of the Turkish State Oil Company (TPAO) into the ownership structure of the development of the Kirkuk oil fields; a move that gives Ankara a direct industrial position in the heart of northern Iraq's oil production for the first time.

Kurdistan Region Demands to Receive Its Share of Iraq's Domestic Oil

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Emphasizing the region's legal right to receive its share of oil allocated for Iraq's domestic consumption, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region ordered the Ministries of Finance, Economy and Planning to prepare the region's demands in the 2027 federal budget in an integrated manner.

Tension at the signing ceremony of the agreements between Turkey and Iraq

Service Turkey – The signing ceremony of the agreements between Turkey and Iraq in the presence of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ali al-Zaidi was accompanied by tension; the Iraqi Minister of Transport initially refused to sign the agreement related to the “Development Road” project, and Erdogan reacted to this situation by asking, “Weren’t five agreements supposed to be signed?”

Turkey's Stronger Return to Kirkuk After a Century

World Service - A comparison of Turkey's position in Kirkuk between 1926 and 2026 shows that after a century, Ankara has gone from receiving a limited share of oil revenues to direct participation in the development and economic management of the largest oil project in northern Iraq.

Turkey, Britain and the US have undisputed control over Kirkuk oil

World Service - As Western oil giants re-enter the Kirkuk fields and hand over part of the field's development project to the Turkish State Oil Company, the energy equations of northern Iraq have entered a new phase; a phase in which Ankara, London and Washington, by combining capital, technology and export routes, are consolidating their influence over one of Iraq's most important oil resources.

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.

Al-Zaidi to travel to Saudi Arabia; disarmament of armed groups at the forefront of Riyadh talks

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iraqi media sources are reporting on the imminent visit of Ali Al-Zaidi, the country's Prime Minister, to Saudi Arabia; a visit in which, according to these sources, Riyadh will announce its support for the Iraqi government in cases including the government's monopoly on weapons.

Diyarbakir's exports to Iraq and Syria sharply decrease in the first half of 2026

Service Turkey - Diyarbakir's exports to the Iraqi and Syrian markets decreased significantly in the first half of 2026. Economic activists consider high inflation, increased production costs, high interest rates, foreign exchange prices of raw materials, new customs regulations and the closure of some border crossings as the main factors for this situation.

Iraq's oil revenues drop sharply in the first five months of 2026

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - According to statistics from the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, the country's revenues in the first five months of 2026 decreased by 12.41 trillion dinars (about 27 percent) compared to the same period last year, from 46.1 trillion to 33.7 trillion dinars. While government spending remained almost unchanged, the budget deficit increased to about 13 trillion dinars, which is about 15 times more than the same period in 2025.

Farhad Atrushi:

I was not aware of the lifting of the immunity of the representatives; I complain about the speaker of the parliament, the government and the judiciar

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- The second deputy speaker of the Iraqi parliament announced that he was not aware of the decision to lift the immunity of the representatives and that the speaker of the parliament made this decision without consulting the deputies and even the representatives. He criticized the secret process of this decision and criticized the speaker of the parliament, the judiciary and the Iraqi government for not informing the officials of the parliament.

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.

Ali al-Zaidi's Office:

The New York Times' Claim About the Ceasefire Proposal to Iran Is Baseless

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Information Office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi denied the New York Times' report about the US's proposal for a ceasefire being conveyed to Iran during his visit to Tehran, calling the claims "completely baseless" and contrary to reality.

Baghdad:

Iran war has cost Iraq $45 billion

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, the Iraqi prime minister’s financial adviser, estimated that the Iran war has cost Iraq between $40 and $45 billion, due to a sharp drop in oil exports.

Qalibaf in Zaidi's meeting:

Iran-Iraq cooperation can solve many regional issues

Iran Service - Stating that the Zionist regime is the enemy of all Islamic countries, the speaker of the parliament stated: Cooperation between Iran and Iraq in maintaining the unity of Islamic countries against the Zionist regime is definitely effective.

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.

Al-Zaidi:

No point of Iraqi soil will be a threat to the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran Service- The Iraqi Prime Minister also emphasized the special position of the Islamic Republic of Iran in his country's foreign policy and described the development and deepening of bilateral cooperation as a strategic necessity.

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.

Al-Zaidi to travel to Tehran; energy and bilateral relations on the agenda

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Iraqi government spokesman announced that Ali Al-Zaidi, the country's Prime Minister, will travel to Tehran on Thursday at the head of a ministerial delegation and at the official invitation of the Iranian President.

3000-year-old treasure of Zivyeh, Zendia scandal and important heritage of Kurdistan

The earring that Ms. Zendia wore in the promotion of the film Odyssey belongs to the ancient Zivyeh castle in Saqqez, which has now caused controversy.

Zaidi:

Ahmed Asadi will be arrested directly upon his return

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Amer Fayez, a leader of the Coordination Framework, revealed that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi has informed the leaders of the Coordination Framework that Ahmed Asadi, a well-known figure in the coalition and former Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, will be directly arrested on corruption charges if he returns from Australia.

Bafel Talabani:

Targeting our nation is not acceptable in any way

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Bafel Jalal Talabani, head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, in response to the missile attacks on Sulaymaniyah and the Kurdistan Region, considered this action a clear violation of international law and a deliberate act to escalate tensions, and emphasized: "Targeting our nation is not acceptable in any way." He also warned that restraint should not be interpreted as weakness or inability.

Al-Monitor:

International companies halt oil production in Kurdistan Region

World Service – Al-Monitor reported, citing Iraqi and oil industry sources, that international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have decided to halt their oil production from the region until further notice, following the escalation of military tensions between Iran and the United States.

Iraq, Syria Sign Strategic Oil Pipeline Reconstruction Agreement

Syria Service - Syria and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin the reconstruction of the crude oil pipeline from Haditha to the port of Baniyas, a project that will be implemented with the support of the United States and implemented by an international consortium led by American companies, and is part of Baghdad's $60 billion package of agreements with American companies.

The return of Western oil giants to Kirkuk

World Service – Two major oil companies, Britain’s BP and America’s ConocoPhillips, will take over the development of one of Iraq’s most important oil fields in Kirkuk in a new partnership. In addition to its economic goals, this $25 billion project is indicative of Baghdad’s efforts to increase the presence of Western companies in Iraq’s energy industry and reduce the influence of Chinese companies.