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Iraq’s new prime minister now faces that challenge under the most trying of circumstances. The United States and Iran are at war—and Iraq sits between them. When I met with Ali al-Zaidi during his ...
News Iraq » Economy: Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?
Iraq has pursued friendly relations with many countries who are themselves at odds. The strategy has lots of upside for war-torn Iraq – but holds key risks as well.
News Iraq » Economy: IMF expects severe contraction in Iraq’s economy in 2026
The IMF projected on Thursday that Iraq's economy will be the most hit by oil and transportation disruptions in the Middle East in 2026.
News Iraq » Economy: Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy
PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.
News Iraq » Economy: Trump meets with Iraq Prime Minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’
Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
News Iraq » Economy: Iraq and United States deepen economic partnership
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump agreed during discussions at the White House to boost economic cooperation, enhance strategic connections, and promote […] ...
News Iraq » Economy: Opinion: A new era of partnership with Iraq
Iraq is no longer the country it was 20 years ago, and U.S. policy should reflect that reality.
News Iraq » Economy: Iraq, US sign 48 agreements during PM’s visit
The Iraqi prime minister's office said the agreements include energy deals with major companies and plans to build a key crude oil pipeline linking Iraq and Syria.
News Iraq » Economy: Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment
An economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh surge of investment by oil majors are driving Iraq's aggressive push for a higher OPEC production quota, potentially placing it on a collision ...
News Iraq » Economy: US, Iraq discuss expanding economic, energy cooperation
WASHINGTON, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- U.S. President Donald Trump met today at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, who is on a visit to the United States.During the meeting, ...
News Iraq » Economy: Iraq: What happened to US plans for an extreme makeover of the economy?
I agree with Mark Thoma more often than naught. I certainly share his concern about the shifting sectoral composition of output (translated from economese to English, more jobs in housing), and, like ...