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Iraqi Concerns Over Repercussions of New US Sanctions on Tehran

The Iraqi government and the Central Bank of Iraq are exploring urgent mechanisms to avoid the fallout from the new package of US economic sanctions imposed on Iran. Concerns in Baghdad are focused on...

Washington Confirms Commitment to Military Withdrawal Schedule from Iraq by September 2026

The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has announced its commitment to the agreed timeline with the Iraqi government to end the combat military presence in Iraq by September 2026. Sources clarified t...

Iraq Officially Welcomes the Temporary Ceasefire Between the United States and Iran

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry issued a statement welcoming the temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, considering it a vital step to reduce the recently escalating regional conf...

Significant Growth in the Digital Banking and Financial Technology Sector in Iraq

In recent months, Iraq has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the use of digital banking applications and electronic payment solutions, with the number of e-wallet and bank card users increasing by o...

Surge in the Iraqi Agricultural Sector and Achievement of Wheat Self-Sufficiency

The Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture announced the success of the wheat marketing season, as the quantities delivered to government warehouses reached record levels, enabling Iraq to achieve full self-su...

Iraq Takes Steady Steps Towards Joining the World Trade Organization (WTO)

A high-level Iraqi delegation chaired a new round of negotiations in Geneva aimed at accelerating Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization as a full member. The Iraqi delegation discussed the...

Significant Rise in Iraq's Gold and Foreign Currency Reserves

Recent data from international financial institutions showed a record rise in the Central Bank of Iraq's reserves of foreign currencies and gold, surpassing the $100 billion mark for the first time in...

Central Bank of Iraq Launches New Measures to Stabilize the Iraqi Dinar

The Central Bank of Iraq announced today a third package of banking facilities aimed at controlling the exchange rate of the Dinar against the Dollar in parallel markets. These measures include expand...

Washington Announces Attempted Targeting of Its Diplomats in the Iraqi Capital

The US Embassy in Baghdad revealed alarming security details regarding a recent attempted rocket targeting of several of its diplomatic staff and facilities. In light of these developments, the embass...

Iraq Moves to Increase Oil Exports Following Exemption from Strait of Hormuz Restrictions

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil reported in a brief statement that it is practically planning to accelerate its oil exports through southern ports after Baghdad officially received a special exemption from...

Iraqi Efforts to Host New Round of Negotiations to Ease US-Iran Tensions

High-level government sources announced that Baghdad is making strenuous diplomatic efforts to host dialogue rounds, whether direct or through mediators, between the United States and Iran. This regio...

Expansion of Digital Payments Enhances Monetary Stability in Iraq

The Iraqi banking sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom in the use of digital payment systems and points of sale (POS), coinciding with binding Central Bank directives for businesses and the inte...