Trump administration had been more aggressive on Iraq's energy deals with Iran, issuing a 45-day waiver in November.
Politics
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KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani was acting head of the Ministry of Natural Resources since mid 2019, when longtime minister Ashti Hawrami was moved to a senior advisory role.
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Parliament showdown looms over unsustainable spending, new taxes, and KRG oil revenues.
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A leaked copy of the Cabinet's provisional 2021 draft budget confirms a major currency devaluation — and an unchecked trend of unsustainable spending.