March 26, 2026 Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Saturday Noon iraq-businessnews The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Saturday. The authority said the decision was taken […] Iraqi News
March 26, 2026 You Bought Iraqi Dinars. Now What? iraq-businessnews By Guest Blogger. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. You Bought Iraqi Dinars. Now What? You made the purchase […] Iraqi News
March 26, 2026 Iraq announces Oil Exports for February iraq-businessnews Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil export volumes for February 2026. Total exports of crude oil (including condensates): 99,872,220 barrels. Exports from the oil fields in central and […]
March 25, 2026 US dollar exchange rate rises in northern Iraq amid growing unrest Iraqi News Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The exchange rate for the US dollar compared to the Iraqi dinar rose on Wednesday in the capital of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Erbil, and remained […] Iraqi News
March 25, 2026 Oil slides 4% on US-Iran ceasefire hopes Shafaq News Oil prices fell around 4% on Wednesday on the prospect of a possible ceasefire easing supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region after reports the U.S. sent Iran […] Iraqi News
March 25, 2026 Gold prices rise in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Wednesday, gold prices hovered around 1 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […] Iraqi News
March 25, 2026 Dollar stabilizes in Baghdad, rises in Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Wednesday’s trading mixed in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
March 25, 2026 Iraq oil output drops 80% as Hormuz disruption halts exports Shafaq News Iraq’s oil production has fallen by about 80% to around 800,000 barrels per day (bpd), down from roughly 4.3 million bpd before the war in Iran disrupted exports through the […] Iraqi News
March 25, 2026 Iraq Developing Roadmap to Align with EU Carbon Border Rules iraq-businessnews Iraq is developing a national roadmap to align with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), focusing on its impact on key industrial sectors. The discussions took place during a […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 Dogecoin longs surge on OKX and Binance as price stays in downtrend Crypto News Key insights Long-short ratios climbed to 3.29 on OKX and near 2.47 on Binance, showing a strong bullish tilt across several trader groups. Price remains under short- and mid-term averages, […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 Iran suspends trade at Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq after rocket attack Shafaq News Iran has temporarily halted commercial traffic at the Shalamcheh border crossing with southern Iraq following rocket fire near the trade yard. Sources told Shafaq News on Tuesday that the suspension […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 Gold prices fall in Baghdad and Erbil markets Shafaq News On Tuesday, gold prices hovered around at 960,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 USD/IQD exchange rates slip in Baghdad and Erbil Shafaq News The US dollar closed Tuesday’s trading lower in Iraq, hovering around 154,000 dinars per 100 dollars. According to a Shafaq News market survey, the dollar traded in Baghdad’s Al-Kifah and […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 Iraq’s food imports from US exceed $140 million in 2025 Shafaq News Iraq’s imports of American food and agricultural products showed a significant increase, surpassing $140 million in 2025, according to official data from the US Department of Agriculture, released on Tuesday. […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 How War “is Exposing Iraq’s Fundamental Failures” iraq-businessnews By Hayder Al Shakeri, for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. How the war on Iran […] Iraqi News
March 24, 2026 Iraqi Fuel Production Exceeds Domestic Demand iraq-businessnews The Ministry of Oil has confirmed that crude oil extraction and production are continuing at approved levels under an emergency plan adopted by the Fuel Crisis Cell. The ministry said […] Iraqi News
March 23, 2026 Iraq-Italy trade surpasses $2.7B Shafaq News Iraq’s trade with Italy topped $2.7 billion in 2025, largely fueled by crude oil exports, the international trade platform OEC reported on Monday. According to the data shared, roughly $2.6 […] Iraqi News
March 23, 2026 Dollar trading halts in Baghdad, resumes in Erbil after holiday Shafaq News Dollar trading halted in Baghdad on Monday as wholesale markets still closed for the Eid al-Fitr holiday, while trading resumed in Erbil of the Kurdistan Region. Some exchange shops in […] Iraqi News
March 23, 2026 Iraq, five Arab states hold 1K+ tons of gold reserves Shafaq News Iraq and five Arab countries hold a combined over 1,000 tons of gold reserves, according to global data for March 2026, underscoring a steady build-up of bullion holdings in the […] Iraqi News
March 23, 2026 Oil prices retreat $17 following Trump’s five-day truce Shafaq News Oil prices plunged by more than 13% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead […] Iraqi News
March 23, 2026 Netanyahu vows continued strikes as talks emerge Shafaq News Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel will continue its military operations against Iran and Lebanon, even as discussions over a potential agreement to end the conflict gain traction. Netanyahu […] Iraqi News
March 22, 2026 Iran war spreads to Iraq with 68 killed since Feb 28 Iraqi News Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — At least 68 individuals have been murdered in Iraq since the start of the regional war on February 28, according to a tally based on assertions from […] Iraqi News
March 22, 2026 Iraq and Oman call for stronger Arab coordination to address regional war Iraqi News Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein spoke with his Omani counterpart Badr Al-Busaidi on Sunday, discussing the rising regional war and its effect on security and stability. Hussein […] Iraqi News
March 22, 2026 US imports of Iraqi oil plunge amid Hormuz disruptions Shafaq News US imports of Iraqi crude fell sharply last week as supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz remained disrupted by escalating tensions in the Middle East, data from the US […] Iraqi News
March 22, 2026 Dollar steady in Iraq as Eid holiday halts trading Shafaq News The US dollar exchange rates held steady against the Iraqi dinar on Sunday as official trading remained suspended during the Eid holiday, with only limited activity in local markets. In […] Iraqi News
March 22, 2026 Gold drops as strong dollar weigh on demand Shafaq News Gold prices fell sharply in global markets, pressured by a stronger US dollar and rising bond yields, reducing the metal’s appeal to investors. Prices declined from $5,717 per ounce to […] Iraqi News
March 22, 2026 Italy makes “Significant Contribution” to Refugees in Iraq iraq-businessnews Italy strengthens support for refugees in Iraq with a significant contribution UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a generous contribution from the Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency for […] Iraqi News
March 21, 2026 USD/IQD trading halts in Baghdad and Erbil for Eid al-Fitr Shafaq News US dollar exchange rates were not officially recorded in Iraq on Saturday as trading activity halted for the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Despite the market closure, a limited number of exchange […] Iraqi News
March 21, 2026 Gold prices dip in Baghdad, Erbil amid Eid al-Fitr slowdown Shafaq News On Saturday, gold prices fell to around 1 million IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, tracking a downturn in global exchanges alongside the Eid al-Fitr holiday. In Baghdad, […] Iraqi News
March 21, 2026 India refineries eye Iranian oil as US eases sanctions Shafaq News Indian refiners are preparing to resume purchases of Iranian oil following a temporary easing of US sanctions, Reuters reported on Saturday, as Asia weighs options to ease a growing energy […] Iraqi News
