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Government formation stalemate deepens

Nouri al-Maliki's path to the premiership becomes increasingly unlikely as political power brokers struggle to contend with U.S. opposition and regional uncertainty.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (left) and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (right) meet on Feb. 11, 2026 in Baghdad. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)
Nov 29, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 29, 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.

Nov 24, 2016

Oil minister shakes up senior leadership

Amidst efforts to reform Oil Ministry management and streamline bureaucracy, Luiebi sidelines Dhia Jaffar and moves to steer upstream operations.

Nov 23, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 23, 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.

Nov 15, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 15, 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.

Nov 9, 2016

Iraq Cabinet decisions: Nov. 8, 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.

Nov 1, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 1, 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.

Nov 1, 2016

Q&A: Deputy Finance Minister Fadhil Nabee Othman

To get billions in international loans, Iraq needs to finesse a tricky financial challenge - cutting spending while also funding its military, government payroll, and oil investment.

Oct 24, 2016

Iraq prepares for OPEC quota fight

As OPEC members pressure the group's second-largest member to limit production, Iraq's oil leaders lay out the framework for their stern counter-arguments.