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News Iraq » Basra » Government: Drone attack sparks fire in foreign oil companies' storage facility in Iraq's Basra amid oil crisis

News channel or source: https://www.theweek.in/news/middle-east/2026/04/04/iranian-drone-attack-sparks-fire-in-iraqs-oil-storage-facility-in-basra-amid-crisis.html
Published on: Friday 03 April 2026

An Iranian drone strike sparked a fire at a foreign oil company's storage facility in Iraq's Basra, disrupting vital oil production and exports ...

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Iraq Condemns Attack on Kuwait Consulate in Basra, Launches Investigation

News channel or source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/iraq-condemns-attack-on-kuwait-consulate-in-basra-launches-investigation/
Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned an attack targeting the Kuwaiti Consulate General in Basra Governorate early ...

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Kuwait Cabinet Condemns Basra Consulate Attack, Reaffirms National Security Stance

News channel or source: https://www.arabtimesonline.com/news/kuwait-cabinet-condemns-basra-consulate-attack-reaffirms-national-security-stance/
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

The Kuwaiti Cabinet, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, held its weekly meeting on Tuesday, ...

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Iraq's oil exports decline amid Strait of Hormuz closure and ongoing conflict

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/iraq-s-oil-exports-decline-amid-strait-of-hormuz-closure-and-ongoing-conflict/ar-AA1ZZalA
Published on: Wednesday 01 April 2026

Iraq's oil exports face a dramatic decline as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing conflict, severely impacting the economy and trade operations.

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Iraq's oil production severely impacted by Strait of Hormuz closure amid ongoing conflict

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/iraqs-oil-production-severely-impacted-by-strait-of-hormuz-closure-amid-ongoing-conflict/ar-AA1ZZekg
Published on: Wednesday 01 April 2026

The ongoing conflict in Iran has severely disrupted Iraq's oil production and trade, leading to significant economic challenges and security threats in the Basra region.

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Iraq’s oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports

News channel or source: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/04/02/iraq-oil-hub-strait-of-hormuz/
Published on: Thursday 02 April 2026

Iraqi oil fields once alive with the buzz of workers are nearly deserted. Ports that pulsed with the churn of cargo have fallen still, the din of commerce replaced by the soft rhythm of waves. FBI ...

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Anti-government protests cripple major Iraqi port, oil field

News channel or source: https://www.wtnh.com/news/anti-government-protests-cripple-major-iraqi-port-oil-field/
Published on: Monday 18 November 2019

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government ...

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Basra-Haditha Oil Pipeline Moves to Direct Bidding Process

News channel or source: https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2026/04/09/basra-haditha-oil-pipeline-moves-to-direct-bidding-process/
Published on: Wednesday 08 April 2026

By John Lee. The Iraqi government has approved a revision to its previous decision on the Basra-Haditha crude oil pipeline project, enabling a direct invitation process for participating companies.

News Iraq » Basra » Government: Iraq to nationalise West Qurna 2 oilfield operations, government says

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/iraq-nationalise-west-qurna-2-102911530.html
Published on: Wednesday 07 January 2026

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A general view shows the West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani Jan 7 (Reuters) - ...

News Iraq » Basra » Government: British distribute water in Basra; looting is rampant in Iraq's second-largest city

News channel or source: https://www.9news.com/article/news/british-distribute-water-in-basra-looting-is-rampant-in-iraqs-second-largest-city/73-345372073
Published on: Tuesday 08 April 2003

The British, who took control of the heart of Basra on Monday, sent 10 huge water tankers through city streets carrying 20,000 liters of water each. Troops stood guard outside the tanks to try to ...