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Three-Dimensional Impacts: Iraqi Oil, Iranian Sanctions, and US Policy

In an analysis published by Tigris Point News, the complex impact of US policies on regional oil markets is highlighted, as Iraq's plans to increase exports and expand its market share intertwine with...

Iranian Efforts to Boost Auto Industry in Iraq Met with US Pressure

Tigris Point News is following the efforts of Iranian auto companies to expand assembly lines in Iraq, a trend facing continuous US pressure on Baghdad to diversify its foreign investment sources away...

US Agricultural Delegation in Baghdad to Compete with Iranian Exports

In the context of economic competition, Tigris Point News learned that a US agricultural delegation is holding talks in Baghdad to increase US wheat exports to the Iraqi market, aiming to challenge th...

Iraq Repays Iranian Debts via Omani Banks with US Green Light

Financial circles confirmed to Tigris Point News that Iraq managed to pay a new installment of Iranian gas debts through financial transfers to banks in Oman, after receiving a green light from the US...

Iranian Proposal for Free Zone on Iraqi Border Faces US Apprehension

Reports obtained by Tigris Point News revealed that Tehran presented a proposal to Baghdad to establish a joint free trade zone, a move facing US apprehension over its potential use to bypass economic...

Exchange Rates Fluctuate in Baghdad Following Rumors of New US Sanctions

Correspondents for Tigris Point News observed significant fluctuations in dollar exchange rates in Baghdad's parallel market, following rumors about Washington's intention to impose new sanctions on b...

Trade Between Iraq and Iran Exceeds $10 Billion Amid US Scrutiny

Economic data reviewed by Tigris Point News showed that the volume of non-oil trade between Iraq and Iran exceeded the $10 billion mark this year, despite strict US scrutiny over cross-border financia...

US Energy Firms Sign Contracts to Reduce Iraqi Reliance on Iranian Gas

In special coverage by Tigris Point News, the Iraqi Ministry of Oil signed memorandums of understanding with US companies to capture flared gas, in a strategic effort to reduce Baghdad's long-term rel...

Iraqi Central Bank Tightens Transfer Procedures in Compliance with US Treasury

Tigris Point News learned from banking sources that the Iraqi Central Bank has issued a new set of instructions to restrict the flow of dollars to parallel markets, in response to US Treasury demands...

Impending Cabinet Reshuffle in Al-Sudani's Government Ousts Five Ministers in Anti-Corruption Drive

Tigris Point News revealed a serious intention by the Iraqi Prime Minister to enact a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle, replacing five ministers proven negligent or whose ministries were implicated in...

Iraqi Parliament Approves 2026 Budget After Broad Political Consensus

Tigris Point News reported that the Iraqi Parliament successfully voted on the 2026 federal budget with a comfortable majority, following weeks of grueling negotiations among political blocs. Parliame...

Chinese Authorities Bar Manus AI Founders from Traveling

Chinese authorities have issued a strict security directive barring the founders and lead engineers of the AI startup Manus from leaving its territory, temporarily confiscating their passports pending...