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Iraq, UK Hold Defence Talks to Boost Cooperation
Iraq’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Salih Husain Ali Al-Tamimi, met UK Minister of State for Defence Vernon Coaker at the UK Ministry of Defence to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and security cooperation. Coaker reaffirmed Britain’s support for Iraq, highlighting the country’s stability as an important factor in wider regional…
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Iraq Extends Airspace Closure for 72 hours
Civil aviation authorities have extended the closure of airspace for all arriving, departing and overflying aircraft for 72 hours, starting at 12:00 noon local time on Tuesday. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority said the decision will remain in effect until 12:00 noon on Friday as a temporary precautionary measure. The…
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Strikes on Tankers Cause Oil Spill Near Basra Ports
Iranian strikes on two oil tankers in Iraqi territorial waters last week have triggered growing environmental concerns, after satellite imagery revealed an oil slick spanning approximately 5.7 square kilometres near the Basra Oil Terminal. The incident, which left one crew member dead and 38 in need of rescue, has raised…
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Oil Export Routes Reviewed as Iraq Eyes Ceyhan Restart
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister, Hayan Abdul Ghani Al-Sawad, chaired an emergency meeting on Sunday to review oil production and export operations as the country weighs alternative routes to sustain flows. The meeting, held by a government crisis committee, focused on maintaining stable output and ensuring…
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A Remarkable Journey Through the Iraqi Marshes with Zoe
When people imagine Iraq, they rarely picture wetlands stretching to the horizon, narrow boats gliding between tall reeds, or families welcoming visitors with fresh buffalo cream and warm bread at sunrise. Yet in the southern Iraqi marshes, life continues to exist much as it has for centuries: quietly and uninterrupted.…
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Production Suspended at Atrush, Sarsang and Shaikan Fields
ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. has confirmed that production at the Atrush and Sarsang oil fields in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has been temporarily shut in as a precautionary measure due to deteriorating regional security conditions. The company said it was informed by HKN Energy Ltd., the operator of both fields,…
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Iraq, Germany Discuss Economic and Security Cooperation
Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Fouad Hussein, received German Minister of State Andreas von Guer and his delegation on Tuesday, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and security collaboration. The meeting focused on strengthening economic ties following recent visits by German business delegations to Iraq,…
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New 63 km Road Connects Faw Port and Umm Qasr
Iraq has inaugurated a new 63-kilometre link road connecting the Grand Faw Port to Umm Qasr, marking a key step in strengthening the country’s transport and logistics network. The project forms part of the wider development of the Grand Faw Port and is designed to support the movement of freight…
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UNAMI Ends 20-Year Mission in Iraq, Marks New Chapter
After more than two decades supporting Iraq, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is concluding its mandate at the end of this year. Mr Mohammed Al-Hassan, briefing on the mission’s closure, thanked the Government of Iraq for hosting UNAMI and for its long-standing cooperation. “Today is a great…
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Iraqi Women Secure Bronze Medal in West Asian Championship
The Iraq women’s national football team secured third place in the ninth West Asian Championship after defeating Saudi Arabia 4–2 on penalties in the match held at King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. The victory earned Iraq the bronze medal and highlighted the continued development of women’s football in the country.…
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