Iraq
Iraq's crude gains more than 10% in week despite final-session slip
Iraq's Basrah Heavy and Medium crude gained more than 10 percent over the week, though both fell in final trading as global oil prices edged higher.
Dollar holds steady in Baghdad, strengthens in Erbil
Fuel shortages again snarl Baghdad traffic, close stations
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Blogger who guided civilians to safety in Mosul publishes account of ISIS occupation
Omar Mohammed, who blogged about the ISIS occupation of Mosul under the pseudonym Mosul Eye, has published an account describing how he coordinated evacuations and provided tactical intelligence to Iraqi and American forces while trapped in the city and later from exile in Paris.
U.S. approves $800 million helicopter sale to Iraq
The United States has approved a potential $800 million Foreign Military Sale to Iraq including Bell helicopters, machine gun launchers, rocket systems and related equipment.
Iraq spent $34B on wages and welfare in first half of 2026, exceeding revenue
Iraq spent $34.1 billion on public-sector salaries and social welfare in the first half of 2026, accounting for 82 percent of federal spending and exceeding total revenue.
PUK official clarifies remarks on Khanaqin
A representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan says recent remarks by the party's Khanaqin office were misunderstood and not directed at any community.
