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Oil Prices Slide as Strait of Hormuz Talks Raise Reopening Hopes

Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday as Strait of Hormuz talks revived hopes for safer shipping through the strategic waterway. Brent crude declined about 2%, while...

Iraq Secures Fourth Place in South Korea’s Crude Oil Supply

Iraq emerged as a major supplier in South Korea’s crude market during the first half of 2026. Iraq’s South Korea oil supply accounted for 7.4% of...

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plunges 90% as Iraq Searches for Alternative Oil Routes

The Strait of Hormuz disruption has sharply reduced maritime traffic through one of the world's busiest energy corridors. Shipping movements have fallen by almost 90% compared...

Oil Prices Slip as Markets Brace for Tougher Iran Sanctions

Oil prices fell more than $1 on Monday as traders prepared for tougher U.S. measures against Iran. Iran sanctions pressure has added fresh uncertainty to an...

Iraq Heads to Gastech 2026 as Baghdad Seeks Gas Sector Advances

Iraq will take part in Gastech 2026 in Bangkok next month. Iraq at Gastech 2026 will focus attention on the country's gas ambitions. Deputy Oil Minister...

Iraq Moves Major Drilling Rig to East Baghdad Oil Field

Iraq’s drilling operations are expanding as the Iraqi Drilling Company relocates the IDC-51 rig from Zubair. The East Baghdad drilling project aims to support higher oil...

Iraq and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Energy and Economic Ties

Iraq and Saudi Arabia discussed energy security and deeper economic cooperation during high-level talks in Riyadh. Iraqi Oil Minister Basim Khudair and Finance Minister...

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