Press Releases

Iraq Rebukes U.S. Sanctions Targeting Iraqi Entities

(MENAFN) Iraq has sharply criticized fresh U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting Iraqi entities, calling the move a damaging and unilateral step that undermines the foundation of friendly relations between Washington and Baghdad. In an official...

Iraq Defeats Indonesia in World Cup Qualifier

(MENAFN) Iraq advanced closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a crucial 1-0 triumph against Indonesia on Saturday, during the fourth round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers Group B. At King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Indonesia...

Iraq Lands Key Deal with U.S. ExxonMobil

(MENAFN) The Iraqi Oil Ministry finalized a Heads of Agreement on Wednesday with U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil, marking a significant step toward advancing Iraq’s energy infrastructure. A statement from the media office of Iraqi Prime Minister...

Iraq Supports Trump’s Gaza Proposal

(MENAFN) Iraq expressed its support for US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the ongoing war in Gaza, restore the devastated enclave, and safeguard Palestinians from forced displacement. In a statement released on X, Iraq's Ministry of...

U.S. Senate Approves USD925 Billion Defense Bill

(MENAFN) The U.S. Senate gave its approval on Thursday to a substantial $925 billion military budget for fiscal year 2026, which notably extends and increases assistance to Ukraine until 2028. The legislation, known as the National Defense...

U.S. Senate Approves USD925B Defense Spending Package for 2026

(MENAFN) The U.S. Senate on Thursday advanced a sweeping $925 billion defense spending package for fiscal year 2026, paving the way for enhanced military funding and long-term assistance to Ukraine through 2028. The National Defense Authorization...

Russia Supports Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

(MENAFN) Kremlin foreign policy advisor Yury Ushakov announced on Friday that Russia is open to endorsing a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for U.S. President Donald Trump. When questioned about the matter, Ushakov stated that Moscow “would probably...

To His Excellency Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq

AZERBAIJAN, October 3 - 03 October 2025, 11:18 Dear Mr. President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and all your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the...

Iraq Launches Development Vision to Reduce Oil Reliance

(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday unveiled an ambitious long-term development strategy aimed at reshaping the country’s economy and reducing its heavy dependence on oil revenues. Speaking at the official launch of...

Iraq Initiates Climate Investment Plan to Confront Climate Change Challenges

(MENAFN) Iraq announced the launch of the initial phase of its Climate Investment Plan (CIP) for 2025-2030 on Tuesday, marking a strategic move to address the mounting impacts of climate change. According to a statement from the Iraqi National...

Azerbaijan, Iraq talk about relations, normalization process

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, at the UN head office in NY, Ilham Aliyev, the Leader of Azerbaijani, and Latif Rashid, the Leader of Iraq, talked about two-sided ties as well the normalization process among their nations. Azerbaijan's presidency stated in...

Azerbaijani, Iraq Hold Key Talks at UN

(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid met Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the ongoing normalization efforts between their...

Milestone agreement in principle achieved to resume exports through the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight international oil companies (IOCs) that represent together with the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) share more than 90 percent of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s...

Azerbaijan, Iraq Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties

(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid convened Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York to deliberate on bilateral relations and the normalization process between their nations. Rashid extended his...

Oilfield Chemicals in Kuwait & Iraq Market [2025-2027], Rapidly Growing Industry at a CAGR of 3.8%

The Kuwait & Iraq Oilfield Chemicals market is projected to reach $706.1 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2020 to 2027 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the latest report by...

Russia, Iraq Forge Deeper Strategic Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced Tuesday that Moscow's engagement with Iraq is growing significantly stronger, with high-level discussions now spanning a wide array of sectors—including business, economics,...

Digital Zone Explores New Partnerships at HITEX 2025

ERBIL, IRAQ, October 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital Zone, Iraq’s fastest-growing digital commerce platform, participated in the 2025 edition of the Hawler International Technology Exhibition (HITEX), where more than 90 companies,...

Gaza’s truce most enforce without interruption–Turkish FM

(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called for unwavering compliance with the recently brokered ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, cautioning that any aggressive action by Israel could trigger renewed conflict and intensify...

Jordan, IMF get to staff-level deal on EFF, RFF reviews

(MENAFN) Jordan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement following the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). The IMF...

Global Shrimp Market Report 2025: Size Projected USD 105.35 Billion, CAGR of 3.90% by 2033.

Global shrimp market to reach USD 105.35 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.90%, driven by rising seafood demand and expanding aquaculture in China. NEW YORK, WY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the latest...