Press Releases

Iraq Rebukes U.S. Sanctions Targeting Iraqi Entities

(MENAFN) Iraq has sharply criticized fresh U.S. Treasury sanctions targeting Iraqi entities, calling the move a damaging and unilateral step that undermines the foundation of friendly relations between Washington and Baghdad. In an official...

Iraq Defeats Indonesia in World Cup Qualifier

(MENAFN) Iraq advanced closer to securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a crucial 1-0 triumph against Indonesia on Saturday, during the fourth round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers Group B. At King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Indonesia...

Iraq Lands Key Deal with U.S. ExxonMobil

(MENAFN) The Iraqi Oil Ministry finalized a Heads of Agreement on Wednesday with U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil, marking a significant step toward advancing Iraq’s energy infrastructure. A statement from the media office of Iraqi Prime Minister...

Enhanced cooperation on cross-border organised crime – Memorandum of Understanding signed with Iraq

SWEDEN, October 10 - Press release from Ministry of Justice Published 10 October 2025 On 10 October 2025, the Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer received Iraq’s Minister of Interior. In connection with the visit, the two ministers signed a...

Iraq Supports Trump’s Gaza Proposal

(MENAFN) Iraq expressed its support for US President Donald Trump’s initiative to end the ongoing war in Gaza, restore the devastated enclave, and safeguard Palestinians from forced displacement. In a statement released on X, Iraq's Ministry of...

To His Excellency Mr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq

AZERBAIJAN, October 3 - 03 October 2025, 11:18 Dear Mr. President, On behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and all your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the...

Iraq Launches Development Vision to Reduce Oil Reliance

(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday unveiled an ambitious long-term development strategy aimed at reshaping the country’s economy and reducing its heavy dependence on oil revenues. Speaking at the official launch of...

UN General Assembly Selects Fourteen Nations to Rights Council

(MENAFN) The United Nations General Assembly selected 14 countries on Tuesday to join the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council for three-year terms starting January 1. The newly elected members are Angola, Egypt, Mauritius, South Africa, India,...

Iraq Initiates Climate Investment Plan to Confront Climate Change Challenges

(MENAFN) Iraq announced the launch of the initial phase of its Climate Investment Plan (CIP) for 2025-2030 on Tuesday, marking a strategic move to address the mounting impacts of climate change. According to a statement from the Iraqi National...

Jamjoom Pharma and Iraqi Dermatology Society Sign MoU to Transform Skin Health Awareness

BAGHDAD, IRAQ, September 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Iraqi Dermatology Society and Jamjoom Pharma have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a nationwide awareness initiative, ECZPLORE, aiming at supporting...

Azerbaijani, Iraq Hold Key Talks at UN

(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid met Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the ongoing normalization efforts between their...

Azerbaijan, Iraq talk about relations, normalization process

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, at the UN head office in NY, Ilham Aliyev, the Leader of Azerbaijani, and Latif Rashid, the Leader of Iraq, talked about two-sided ties as well the normalization process among their nations. Azerbaijan's presidency stated in...

Milestone agreement in principle achieved to resume exports through the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eight international oil companies (IOCs) that represent together with the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) share more than 90 percent of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s...

Azerbaijan, Iraq Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties

(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid convened Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York to deliberate on bilateral relations and the normalization process between their nations. Rashid extended his...

Oilfield Chemicals in Kuwait & Iraq Market [2025-2027], Rapidly Growing Industry at a CAGR of 3.8%

The Kuwait & Iraq Oilfield Chemicals market is projected to reach $706.1 million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2020 to 2027 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the latest report by...

Maduro says Venezuela wants peace in Caribbean

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated Wednesday that his nation seeks peace in the Caribbean, rejecting what he described as US “imperialist ambitions” that threaten regional stability, according to reports. “We do not want war in...

Russia, Iraq Forge Deeper Strategic Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced Tuesday that Moscow's engagement with Iraq is growing significantly stronger, with high-level discussions now spanning a wide array of sectors—including business, economics,...

Qatar, Saudi Arabia Book Place in 2026 FIFA World Cup

(MENAFN) Qatar and Saudi Arabia have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after decisive performances in the fourth round of Asia's qualifying campaign on Tuesday. Under the current format, six teams were split into two...

New Book Offers a Fresh Perspective on Cross-Cultural Leadership in Complex Environments

“Leadership Beyond Borders: A Western Executive’s Guide to the Iraqi Business Mindset” by Midhat Zwayen is released with Forbes Books NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Leadership Beyond Borders: A Western...

U.S. Military Activity Near Venezuela Threatens Peace, Maduro Says

(MENAFN) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday denounced what he labeled as escalating “imperialist ambitions” by the United States, warning they pose a threat to peace and stability across the Caribbean and Latin America. Speaking at a...