March 27, 2026

Iraq explores alternative oil export routes amid Strait of Hormuz concerns, MP says Shafaq News

The Iraqi government is pursuing multiple options to secure alternative oil export routes, as regional tensions disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and reduce output from southern oil fields, […]

Iraqi News

March 27, 2026

Iraq Stock Market Report iraq-businessnews

Advertising Feature Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) market report (trading week ending: 26th March. Please click here to view a table of listed companies and their associated ticker codes. Rabee Securities’ Market […]

Iraqi News

March 27, 2026

Iran “Charging” for Safe Passage through Hormuz iraq-businessnews

Iran has reportedly begun charging up to $2 million per ship for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The payments, according to the report from Deutsche Welle, would be a […]

March 26, 2026

Gold stabilizes as markets await Middle East developments Shafaq News

Gold prices held steady on Thursday, as investors awaited clearer signs ‌of progress in Middle East de-escalation efforts and stayed cautious ahead of fresh geopolitical developments that could shape safe-haven […]

Iraqi News

March 26, 2026

ADNOC: Iran curbs on Hormuz amount to “economic terrorism” Shafaq News

Any Iranian restrictions on passage through the Strait of Hormuz would amount to “economic terrorism,” ADNOC CEO Sultan Al-Jaber said on Thursday. ADNOC is the national oil company of Abu […]

Iraqi News

March 26, 2026

Gold prices dip in Baghdad, Erbil Shafaq News

On Thursday, gold prices hovered around 970,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil markets, according to a survey by Shafaq News Agency. Gold prices on Baghdad’s Al-Nahr Street recorded […]

Iraqi News

March 26, 2026

Iraq oil exports reach $6.8B in February Shafaq News

Iraq exported 99,872,220 barrels of crude and condensate oil in February 2026 , generating $6.814 billion in revenue, the Oil Ministry said on Thursday. Citing figures from the State Organization […]

Iraqi News

March 26, 2026

Dollar drops in Baghdad, rises in Erbil Shafaq News

The US dollar closed Thursday’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 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 […]

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