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Iraqi oil shutdowns loom as U.S. attacks Iran

Some production is already offline and Iraqi oil officials are bracing for a total loss of southern exports.
A worker from Iraq's state-run Oil Pipelines Company repairs part of a pipeline in Babel province carrying oil products from the Shuaiba refinery in Basra, in February 2026. (Photo credit: Oil Pipelines Company)
Dec 18, 2009

The Iranian invasion

Tehran given message from Iraqi government to remove troops and lower Iranian flag from occupied border oil well in Missan province after late Friday security meetings of the provincial and national governments.

Dec 8, 2009

Bloody Baghdad day won’t deter oil auction

The Iraqi government and officials from foreign oil companies looking to land deals this weekend won't postpone or change the venue of the auction after Tuesday's bombings.

Dec 8, 2009

BREAKING: Baghdad blasts again

Another deadly day in Baghdad as bombs rip open wounds that have not healed yet from seven years of war and two recent massive attacks.

Dec 3, 2009

The Iraqi Navy rebound

Coalition training, dollars turn Iraq’s laid up Navy into one of the most modern in the region, soon solely liable for protecting vital oil exports.

Nov 24, 2009

Blast stops northern oil exports

The northern export pipeline has stopped working after an attack in an area that was once a major scene of insurgent attacks.

Nov 24, 2009

Oil workers nabbed in Kirkuk – UPDATE

Kidnappings latest violence in tense area with billions of barrels of oil at stake and Arab vs. Kurd dispute over control of the territories.

Oct 13, 2009

Brits back in Basra

Parliament ratifies new security accord with UK, British Navy to return for training Iraqi Navy on oil terminal protection.