Politics

Iraq faces political disarray after Trump opposes Maliki’s return

Maliki defiantly asserts his right to lead the formation of a new government while Kurdish parties remain at odds over presidency.

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (left) and Nouri al-Maliki (right) meet in Baghdad on Dec. 30, 2024. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

Nov 30, 2017

No easy solution for stranded Kirkuk crude

The Oil Ministry is considering a pipeline to link Kirkuk oil fields with domestic refineries, and issuing a tender for rebuilding the export pipeline to Turkey.

Nov 28, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 28, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 23, 2017

IS insurgency exploits Baghdad-KRG conflict

Thousands of federal and Kurdish soldiers are pointing their weapons at each other, leaving volatile territory inadequately guarded and vulnerable to an emboldened IS insurgency.

Nov 14, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 14, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 7, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 7, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 2, 2017

Iraq seeks to reshape northern oil sector

After regaining control of Kirkuk, Baghdad is looking for new outlets for northern oil production while reducing its reliance on the KRG.

Nov 1, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Oct. 31, 2017

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Oct 30, 2017

Barzani resigns, leaving unstable vacuum

As lawmakers scrambled to contend with the KRG president's abrupt resignation and reassign his powers, Barzani supporters attacked Parliament.

Oct 28, 2017

Despite hostilities, northern exports flow

Federal authorities are sending crude through the Kurdistan export pipeline and into Turkish port storage under KRG control - a sign of rare cooperation at a time of explosive political friction.

Oct 25, 2017

With more oil assets threatened, KRG proposes truce

Federal forces are massing for a potential operation to take Feyshkabour, which would effectively end Kurdistan's independent pipeline exports.