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.
No word of victims or from perpetrators in double-kidnapping from the streets of Kirkuk, where security forces and police remain on the hunt.
The northern export pipeline has stopped working after an attack in an area that was once a major scene of insurgent attacks.
Kidnappings latest violence in tense area with billions of barrels of oil at stake and Arab vs. Kurd dispute over control of the territories.
The top foreign military official here said Iraqis are more of the insurgency, an evolution of AQI blamed for the August and October mass bombings.
Parliament ratifies new security accord with UK, British Navy to return for training Iraqi Navy on oil terminal protection.
One worker remains in serious condition following fire at Baghdad refinery Wednesday.
Michael Knights of security firm Olive Groups explains the security trends in Iraq, with an eye on the energy sector.
Recent attacks highlight decreasing vulnerability of oil and gas infrastructure and increasing ability of Iraq’s security forces to respond.
Basra refinery targeted days after Jihadist website promotes oil sector attacks, while government crackdown causes delays at gas stations.
