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Oil Prices Edge Up Amid Middle East Instability, China’s Stimulus Plans

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday, driven by instability in the Middle East and China’s economic stimulus measures. However, concerns over global growth, U.S....

Iraq’s Growing Dependence on U.S. Rice Imports Exposes Agricultural Failures

Iraq has become the largest importer of U.S. rice in the Middle East, with imports totaling $85.5 million (131,501 metric tons) in 2024, a...

Iraq’s Oil Exports to the US Reach 4.9 Million Barrels in February 2025

Iraq exported nearly 5 million barrels of oil to the United States in February 2025, a decrease from 6.23 million barrels in January, according...

Iraq Seeks Membership in International Solar Alliance to Boost Solar Energy Use

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani announced on Sunday that Iraq aims to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to promote solar energy and...

Iraq Sees Surge in Air Traffic as Airspace Expands

The Ministry of Transport announced on Sunday a significant increase in aircraft crossing, landing, and departing Iraqi airspace, reflecting the growing stability and expansion...

Iraq’s OPDC Transports 97.5M Cubic Meters of Fuel in January

Iraq’s Oil Products Distribution Company (OPDC) transported a total of 97.5 million cubic meters of fuel in January, utilizing its fleet of 1,192 trucks...

Iraq Advances Dry Gas Pipeline for Power Generation

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil is moving forward with the construction of a dry gas pipeline to enhance power generation across the country, following directives...

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