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Moscow criticizes US redo of ‘Iraqi weapons of mass destruction’ stunt

(MENAFN) Russia has harshly criticized the United States for its recent air and missile strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, labeling the actions “irresponsible, provocative, and dangerous.” Moscow warned that such attacks risk dragging the Middle...

APIKUR Supports, but Reiterates Its Position on, Resumption of Exports Through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Member companies of the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) are pleased to note that the negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and...

PKK Group Kicks Off Disarmament Process in Northern Iraq

(MENAFN) A group of 30 PKK terrorists, including 15 women, laid down their weapons and destroyed them on Friday in a significant disarmament event in the Surdas sub-district of Sulaymaniyah, northern Iraq. The militants, who had been hiding in a...

Iraq Assumes Control of UN Mission Building in Mosul

(MENAFN) The Iraqi government on Tuesday officially assumed control of a facility previously operated by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in Mosul’s northern region. This move aligns with plans to close the mission entirely...

Russia denies claims Iraq was pressured to accept nuclear deal

(MENAFN) Russia has strongly denied claims by US media that President Vladimir Putin urged Iran to accept a nuclear deal eliminating its uranium enrichment rights, calling the report a manipulative attempt to inflame tensions in the region. In a...

Vallourec Secures Two OCTG Contracts in Iraq with CNOOC and with PetroChina

Press Release VALLOUREC SECURES TWO OCTG CONTRACTS IN IRAQ WITH CNOOC AND WITH PETROCHINA Meudon (France), July 8, 2025 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, has secured two contracts to supply Oil Country Tubular...

Iraq's Oil Ministry Denounces Kurdistan's Energy Agreements with U.S. Companies

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Iraq's Oil Ministry rejected recent energy agreements between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and U.S. companies, deeming them a violation of Iraqi law. In a statement, the ministry asserted that the deals, valued at...

Methane gas exposure in Iraq cause death of Turkish soldiers

(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after inhaling methane gas while conducting a search operation in a mountainous region of northern Iraq, according to official reports from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense on Monday. The...

Turkish Soldiers Die by Methane Gas in Iraq

(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after being overcome by "methane gas" while on a search mission in northern Iraq, according to a report issued Monday by the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The incident took place on Sunday as...

OPEC+ Fast-Tracks August Oil Production

(MENAFN) OPEC and its partner nations, collectively referred to as OPEC+, revealed on Saturday their plan to raise oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August—an accelerated increase compared to July’s 411,000 bpd rise. This move...

Gastech 2025 Announces Key Speaker Line-Up, Bringing Global Energy Leaders and Innovators to Milan

MILAN, ITALY, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • As the premier global gathering for natural gas, LNG, and other energy-related sectors, Gastech has just announced an elite speaker line-up for 2025, with leading CEOs such as Wael Sawan from...

Methane Gas Leak Kills Five Turkish Soldiers in Iraq

(MENAFN) Five Turkish soldiers have died after inhaling methane gas during a military cave operation in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a statement from the ministry, the incident unfolded amid a...

Baghdad Hosts 34th Arab League Summit, Gaza Crisis Dominates

(MENAFN) The 34th Arab League Summit commenced Saturday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, marking Iraq's first time hosting the event since 2012 and its fourth summit overall. Discussions at the high-level meeting are heavily focused on the ongoing...

Iraqi Leaders Call for Unified Arab Stance on Palestine

(MENAFN) Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani have strongly reiterated Iraq's commitment to the Palestinian cause, calling for a unified Arab response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During his discussion...

EQIQ Backs Iraqi-American Veteran Banker to Revolutionize Iraq’s Banking Services

EQIQ announces a $3 million investment as a apart of a broader $15 m round in a digital bank for Iraq led by Iraqi-American veteran banker Hussain Qaragholi ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EQIQ, a...

Turkey’s national chief visits Iraq to discuss with top KRG leaders

(MENAFN) The head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, visited northern Iraq on Tuesday for a series of important discussions with top Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) leaders, according to reports. Kalin’s visit...

Rocket Strikes Kirkuk Airport in Iraq, One Injury Reported

(MENAFN) Late on Monday, an attack involving three unidentified projectiles struck Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq, injuring one individual, as confirmed by airport authorities in a statement released through media. The incident occurred around...

Two Rockets Slam into Kirkuk Airbase in Iraq

(MENAFN) Two rockets slammed into the Kirkuk airbase in northern Iraq late Monday, sparking concern but fortunately causing no injuries or damage, according to a report from a local news agency. A senior security official, speaking to the agency,...

Iraq Recalls Military Trainees from Pakistan, Citing Safety Concerns

(MENAFN) Baghdad has ordered the swift return of 500 military personnel undergoing training in Pakistan, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry on Saturday. The decision was made by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, who also serves...

Iraq Premier Hails Turkey-Iraq Development Road as Key Mideast Project

(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani underscored the significant role of the joint Turkey-Iraq Development Road Project, labeling it "one of the most important initiatives in the Middle East” with the capacity to transform...