Author: Al Suqanawat

Iraq has made available all of Iran’s frozen funds for purchasing food and medicine, the chairman of Iran-Iraq chamber of commerce in Tehran said Monday. Yahya Al-e Es-haq who was speaking in the presence of Iranian diplomats and members of the chamber in Tehran said that an Iraqi government minister has announced that “all debts to Iran, meaning $10 billion has been transferred to Trade Bank of Iraq” and made available for buying “non-sanctioned” goods. The chairman of the chamber of commerce did not name the Iraqi minister or say when the announcement was made. So far, nothing has been…

Iraqi oil minister says Iraq aspires through promising plans to raise production capacity to 6 million barrels per day through licensing contracts. Iraq’s current oil production capacity stands at 5.4 million barrels per day (bpd) and it aims to boost this figure, Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani told UAE state news agency WAM on Thursday. “Iraq aspires through promising plans to raise production capacity to 6 million barrels per day, through licensing contracts concluded with companies in the coming phase,” Abdel-Ghani said on the sidelines of an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) seminar in Vienna. Iraq’s current output stands…

The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, set on Wednesday the date for the completion of the electrical interconnection with Jordan and then Egypt, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA). Fadel confirmed that a plan to add more than 11,000 megawatts to the national grid in the coming period will contribute to the stability of the energy system. The Iraqi Electricity Minister explained that he held a meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Electricity during his recent visit to Egypt and discussed several areas related to the energy sector. “85 percent of the electrical…

The spokesperson of the Iraqi government, Basim Al-Awadi, revealed the topics the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will discuss with the Iraqi side during his visit to Baghdad on Thursday. Al-Awadi confirmed that Iraq and Qatar seek to strengthen political cooperation and unify visions regarding the political situation in the region. The Iraqi official highlighted the importance of coordinating stances in international organizations and strengthening security and political stability in the region due to its important role in economic growth and investment. The spokesperson of the Iraqi government illustrated that Iraq and Qatar seek to enhance cooperation…

Iraq exported about 98.63 million barrels of crude oil in April, generating 7.79 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, the country’s oil ministry announced Tuesday. The average price for Iraqi crude oil in April was 79 dollars per barrel, the ministry said in a statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil, an Iraqi company. It said that all crude oil exports during the month were from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the port of Basra. In late March, Iraq halted the exports of some 450,000 barrels per day of oil from its northern fields…

A total of 21 “terrorists” were killed by Turkish troops over the past four days in northern Syria and Iraq, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday. Three of the “terrorists” were killed in Iraq’s Zap region, semi-official Anadolu Agency quoted Akar as saying during an event in the Turkish central province of Kayseri. Calling the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) a “tool in the hands of imperialists” to hinder Türkiye’s development, Akar said that the Turkish government is determined to eliminate the PKK. The fight against “terrorists” will not end until the security of Türkiye’s borders and the nation…

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on May 21 it is planning to increase oil and gas production and reserves, stressing the government’s interest in achieving self-sufficiency in gas production, the state news agency (INA) reported. The spokesperson of the Oil Ministry, Asem Jihad, explained that the ministry’s call for developing oil fields and exploration sites in northern, central, and southern governorates aims to maximize the national reserves of oil and gas. Jihad elaborated that the ministry is focusing on hydrocarbon compositions, especially gaseous ones, to maximize national production, meet the local need, and sell the surplus to global markets.…

The recent restrictions on female education has severely affected the universities in Afghanistan. According to a report in the Tolo News, enrollment has dropped by 60 to 70 percent in universities. Meanwhile, owners of educational centers and universities expressed concerns that if the situation continues like this, they would be forced to close their universities and other educational facilities. “The Islamic Emirate should reopen the universities for the girls and prevent strict policies and allow the students to continue their education,” said a university instructor. The recent restrictions on female education has severely affected the universities in Afghanistan. According to…

BAGHDAD: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Iraq for his first visit in six years Tuesday in a show of “solidarity” after a drawn-out political crisis in the country. Guterres said he wanted to demonstrate “solidarity with the people and the democratic institutions of Iraq and a solidarity that means that the United Nations is totally committed to support the consolidation of the institutions in this country.” He said he also wanted to express his “confidence that Iraqis will be able to overcome the difficulties and challenges they still face through an open and inclusive dialogue.” Guterres, who landed overnight…

A tank carrying Ukrainian infantry speeds toward a target position marked with a metal sheet. The soldiers climb down, hurl grenades and unleash a crackle of machine-gun fire. Then they repeat the moves, getting faster with every iteration. It’s only a drill. But with the sounds of the real war rumbling just seven kilometers (four miles) away, this daily training underscores the high stakes on Ukraine’s northeastern front, where military officials say a much-anticipated Russian offensive has already started, with fighting that could determine the next phase of the conflict. Time is of the essence here, so speed and cohesion is the…