Press Releases

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(MENAFN) Algeria is set to raise its oil output by 6,000 barrels per day in June as part of coordinated production adjustments among OPEC+ members, according to reports citing the country’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines.

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(MENAFN) Iraq’s Shiite-led Coordination Framework has deferred its selection of a candidate for prime minister until Wednesday, according to Secretary-General Abbas al-Amiri, as stated on Monday.

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(MENAFN) Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) revealed Monday that the country's crude oil exports suffered a catastrophic decline in March, plummeting to approximately 18.6 million barrels — an 81% freefall from the 99.8 million barrels...

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(MENAFN) The United States has blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from reaching Iraq, according to media reports, as Washington intensifies pressure on Baghdad over attacks carried out by Iran-aligned armed groups.

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(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed his country's unconditional solidarity with Lebanon on Sunday, condemning ongoing Israeli airstrikes in a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to a statement...

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(MENAFN) Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has reaffirmed Iraq’s political support and solidarity with Lebanon during a phone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to official statements.

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(MENAFN) The United States has blocked a plane carrying nearly $500 million in banknotes from reaching Iraq, according to media reports, as Washington intensifies pressure on Baghdad over attacks carried out by Iran-aligned armed groups.

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(MENAFN) Nizar Amidi has been elected as president of Iraq after securing a decisive victory in the second round of voting in parliament on Saturday, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Commercial maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued over the 24-hour period ending 1200 GMT on Monday, as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue to stall, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia confirmed on Tuesday that US journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released and directed her to leave the country without delay. "This release will not be repeated," said group member Abu Mujahid al-Assaf in...

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(MENAFN) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held urgent talks with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday, as both nations intensified diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire and bring an end to the war engulfing the region,...

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(MENAFN) Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority lifted its airspace ban on Wednesday, restoring full flight operations across the country in the wake of a landmark ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.

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(MENAFN) Baghdad issued a sharp condemnation Wednesday against Israeli attacks on civilian areas across Lebanon, including the capital Beirut, as the death toll climbed to at least 254 with over a thousand wounded.

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(MENAFN) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held discussions with his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday evening regarding efforts to achieve a ceasefire and end regional hostilities, according to reports from Iraq’s Foreign...

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(MENAFN) Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah militia announced on Tuesday the release of US journalist Shelly Kittleson, instructing her to leave the country immediately, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Saturday condemned drone strikes on Kuwaiti border posts, identifying Iraq as the launch point of the attacks.

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(MENAFN) Kuwait’s military announced on Friday that its northern border posts were targeted in a drone strike originating from Iraq, resulting in damage but no reported casualties.

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(MENAFN) Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced Monday that coordinated airstrikes struck two of its military positions in the country's northern and northeastern regions in rapid succession.

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(MENAFN) The United States has blocked hundreds of millions of dollars in currency transfers to Iraq and suspended key security cooperation programs, part of a broader push to dismantle Tehran-linked armed factions operating in the country, the...

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(MENAFN) According to reports, the United States has suspended shipments of US dollars to Iraq and paused certain security cooperation programs with its military, citing concerns over Iran-linked armed groups.