Turkey Says Russian Oil Imports Are a Commercial Decision, Not a Political One
Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has defended the country’s continued imports of Russian crude oil, saying the...
Baghdad, Erbil and Oil Companies Reach Tentative Export Deal, but Key Issues Remain
Baghdad, Erbil and international oil companies have agreed in principle on a framework to resume crude exports through...
Oman Eyes Stake in Iraq’s $17bn Development Road
Oman has notified Iraq of its interest in joining the $17bn Development Road, a flagship infrastructure project designed to...
While Türkiye and the PKK hold peace talks, the group continues military preparations in Iraq
Satellite imagery and security sources indicate that the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is preparing for fresh clashes in...
After Months of Deadlock Baghdad and KRG Move Closer to Energy Deal
On February 15, 2022, Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court (IFSC) ruled that the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Oil and Gas...