Storage facilities near the Iraqi city of Basra damaged by attacks. Iraq is the Opec producer hit hardest by the regional conflict. Reuters

IEA warns of two-month wait for Gulf oil exports – even after Hormuz reopens

Global oil supply collapsed by 10 million bpd in March owing to Iran war, report says

Energy

Opec's output falls by nearly 8 million bpd in March in the worst supply shock in decades

Energy

Iraqi parliament to attempt to elect president on Saturday

MENA

The goal that healed a nation: Aymen Hussein and Iraq’s World Cup story

Football

Special reportHow oil-dependent Iraq can no longer pay the bills

MENA

US summons Iraqi ambassador over attack on American diplomatic centre

MENA

Iraq investigates attack on Kuwait's consulate in Basra

MENA
Journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted in Baghdad on March 31. Her captors say she is to be released and must leave Iraq.

Iraqi militants say kidnapped journalist Shelly Kittleson released

American was abducted in Baghdad on March 31

MENA

Iraq sentences 11-member ISIS cell to death for plotting attacks

MENA

Wife of Dubai resident held in Iraq fears for his life unless travel ban ends

UAE

Drone attack kills couple in Iraq's Kurdistan Region

MENA

Iraq's World Cup-bound players receive heroes' welcome in Baghdad

Football

Iraq begins fuel oil exports through Syria amid Hormuz disruption

Energy

Why a ground offensive by Iranian Kurds against the regime never materialised

MENA
The Iraq national football team greets the Iraqis gathered to celebrate from an open-top bus during a public reception after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, in Baghdad, Iraq April 4, 2026. REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Iraq's World Cup-bound players receive heroes' welcome in Baghdad

Graham Arnold's team qualified for finals after gap of 40 years

Football

Iraq begins fuel oil exports through Syria amid Hormuz disruption

Energy

Why a ground offensive by Iranian Kurds against the regime never materialised

MENA

US embassy in Baghdad issues urgent warning of attacks by Tehran-backed groups

MENA

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