Politics

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)

Jan 5, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Jan. 5, 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.

Dec 30, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 29, 2015

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 21, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 21, 2015

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 17, 2015

Iraq passes 2016 budget

Despite criticizing the budget for its unrealistic projections, MPs overcame last-minute disputes and approved nearly $90 billion in spending and a deficit of $20 billion.

Dec 16, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Dec. 15, 2015

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 4, 2015

Q&A: Kirkuk Gov. Najmaldin Karim

Positioned between Baghdad and the KRG, Karim explains how he is negotiating to squeeze badly needed resources from both sides.

Dec 2, 2015

Oil payment plan could strengthen Kirkuk-KRG ties

Under a provisional plan, Kirkuk could receive a portion of KRG export proceeds, further integrating the province into Kurdistan's oil sector.

Nov 30, 2015

Pearl wins $2 billion ruling against KRG

An arbitration court ruled the KRG owes the Pearl gas consortium nearly $2 billion for past production, but enforcement will be difficult and more legal battles loom, including KRG counter claims.

Nov 24, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 24, 2015

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, 2015

KRG hit with $100 million court order

Pearl Petroleum can now pursue fuel sales that went partially unpaid when it filed a multi-billion dollar arbitration claim over a larger contractual dispute.