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)

Jan 31, 2017

Parliament jump-starts stalled oil corruption inquiry

Reconstituted investigative committee will focus on allegations that Australia's Leighton Offshore paid bribes to Iraqi officials, including former oil ministers.

Jan 31, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 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.

Jan 31, 2017

U.S. interests in Iraq at risk over Trump provocations

Iraqi and U.S. officials worry that political outrage in Baghdad over Trump's visa ban could hamper the war on IS and complicate American diplomacy and investment.

Jan 24, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 24, 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.

Jan 17, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 17, 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.

Jan 10, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 10, 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.

Jan 5, 2017

Analysis: What Iraq reveals about Rex Tillerson

The would-be U.S. Secretary of State has a long foreign policy track record in Iraq, where Exxon aggressively pursued its interests, sometimes at the expense of political stability.

Jan 3, 2017

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 3, 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.

Dec 28, 2016

Q&A: Kirkuk Gov. Najmaldin Karim

Political "chaos" and financial struggles aren't stopping the Kirkuk governor from courting BP and bolstering defenses against the IS group.

Dec 27, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 27, 2016

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