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US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes

U.S. companies have signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian Gulf

The Independent UK

ConocoPhillips takes 42% stake in BP Iraq venture

ConocoPhillips will acquire a minority stake in BP's northern Iraq oil venture. The deal involves BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited's production sites. This agreement is expected during Iraq Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit. ConocoPhillips anticipates value creation through efficient redevelopment and exploration. The partnership aims to boost production…

The Economic Times

$10 million on Trump's head? Iran-backed militia offers hefty amount to assassinate US President

An Iran-backed Iraqi militia umbrella, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump, describing it as retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, according to Iran-owned Press TV.

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'Whoever kills Trump ...': Iran-backed Iraqi militia puts $10 million bounty on US president

An Iran-backed militia umbrella calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump.

The Times of India

Critics Slam Trump's Oval Office: Looks Like a Casino Because It Has 'More and More Gold'

Donald Trump's meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister was overshadowed by social media criticism of the Oval Office's increasingly gold decor, diverting attention from discussions to interior design.

International Business Times UK

Iraqi oil loadings briefly suspended after drone hits tanker at Basra, sources say

Iraq briefly suspended oil loadings after a drone struck an oil tanker. The drone did not cause damage or start a fire at the terminal. Loadings have now resumed at normal rates, according to officials. The incident was not a direct attack on the Basra Oil Terminal. The ministry is…

The Economic Times

Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah

Syrian authorities have thwarted an attempted weapons smuggling on its border with Iraq

The Independent UK

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India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 16.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump announces US troops are no longer needed in Iraq. In the same breath, touts new oil partnerships

After 23 years, the U.S. military is exiting Iraq to make room for a new era of commercial alliances.

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US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official says

The United States backs Iraq and Syria's pipeline revival efforts. This project aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport. American companies are expected to assist in rebuilding the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline. This initiative seeks to lessen Middle Eastern oil producers' dependence on the strait. Washington has re-imposed a…

The Economic Times

US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say

The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group

The Independent UK

Trump says US will be 'taking a lot of oil out' of Iraq as US aims to do a lot of deals

US President Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. He indicated substantial future deals and oil extraction from Iraq. Washington will offer protection if Iraq requires it, though this is unlikely. Decisions will depend on Iraq's efforts to disarm Iranian-backed militias. This meeting marks a…

The Economic Times

Lindsey Graham’s hawkish ideology leaves a legacy of destruction

Mourn him if you wish, but let’s be honest about what he promoted. The longer this thinking lives on, the more peril we will all face

The Guardian - US

Trump hosts Iraqi PM who chaired bank accused of funneling money to Iran

Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office

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Iraq PM to meet Trump in Washington under pressure over Iran ties

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as the US administration piles pressure on Baghdad to curb Iranian influence. Washington had suspended the payments earlier this year as it pressured Baghdad to disarm the pro-Iran armed groups.

Bangkok Post

It's a shame the US and Iran can't both lose

The last time oil tankers were being shot up in the Persian Gulf, back in the 1980s, it was Saddam Hussein's brutal tyranny in Iraq versus Ayatollah Khomeini's revolutionary Islamist regime in Iran, and people used to say, "It's a shame that both sides can't lose."

France 24

Iran launches drone, missile attacks on dissident bases in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran's military forces recently carried out heavy air strikes on bases belonging to Iranian Kurdish militia groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. These unprecedented attacks underscore Tehran’s fear that these militias could become more offensive amid the instability fuelled by the war with Israel and the US.

Euronews

US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

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The Guardian - US

Lindsey Graham tributes from Israel and Ukraine point to complicated, often bloody legacy

Republican senator, who died Saturday, had a global reach few could rival and was vital in shaping Trump’s worldview

The Economic Times

Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected

Iraq's prime minister will visit Washington to strengthen strategic and economic ties. Oil and gas deals are expected to be signed, boosting production capacity. Alternative export routes will be sought to reduce Strait of Hormuz exposure. Strengthening Iraq's armed forces will also be a key discussion point. This visit aims…

The Economic Times

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge father's killing

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed national revenge for his father's assassination. He praised the massive funeral turnout as historic and enemy-breaking. Those responsible for the killing will not escape justice, he declared. He thanked millions for participating in funeral ceremonies across Iran and Iraq. Mojtaba Khamenei pledged to…

The Times of India

Iran's funeral politics: Khamenei's burial becomes message to region and rivals

Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy, deploying Quran recitations to send messages to allies, rivals and friends alike.

The Times of India

Video shows fighter jet escorting slain Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei’s coffin to Mashhad

The coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been returned to Iran from Iraq following solemn funeral rites held in both Najaf and Karbala. His arrival in Mashhad drew large crowds as the community prepared for his burial at the Imam Reza shrine. Khamenei passed away on February 28 during a…

The Economic Times

Indian-flagged crude tanker turns back from Strait of Hormuz after vessel attacks: Report

Several oil and gas tankers have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway. A Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi crude oil tanker were damaged near the strait. Maritime authorities have raised the threat risk for transiting vessels to…

Bangkok Post

Iraq’s holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei

NAJAF, Iraq - Crowds thronged the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved through the holy city in a procession devoted to Iraq, home to Shia Islam’s most sacred shrines.

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