Election of Iraqi President launches apparent Sudani gambit for second term

Iraqi insiders from across the political spectrum say Sudani is making a play to seize momentum and form a new government.

Newly elected Iraqi President Nizar Amedi (right) meets with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) in Baghdad in April 2026. (Photo credit: Iraqi Presidency)

Energy

Iraqi wartime production cuts reach 3.6 million bpd

Iraq is navigating acute logistical and infrastructure challenges to maximize refinery consumption and exports while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Politics

Northern exports stalled by Baghdad-Erbil disputes

With southern oil exports choked off by war, Baghdad cannot use its only backup pipeline route because of a fight with the KRG over customs revenue control.

Security

Drone strikes signal escalating threat to Iraqi oil sector

A barrage of attacks hit five oil sites in southern Iraq on a single day.

Interviews

Q&A: Ali Shaddad al-Faris, MP from Basra

The Basrawi MP, a mainstay on the Parliament Oil Committee, discusses Iraq's emergency efforts to activate secondary export routes and the impact of the Iran war on Iraq's oil sector.