Iraq – Page 13 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia’s Lukoil looks to boost oil production in Iraq

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Russia’s second-largest producer, Lukoil, is eager to increase its oil production in Iraq once the production cuts of the OPEC+ group end, Egor Zubarev, Managing Director of Lukoil Mid-East, told Bloomberg. … Read More >Russia’s Lukoil looks to boost oil production in Iraq

Journalism & Mass media

Ex-OPCW chief defends Syria whistleblowers and reveals he was spied on before Iraq war

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020By Editor

Exclusive: former OPCW chief José Bustani defends the whistleblowers who challenged a cover-up of their Syria probe; reacts to the US and allies recently blocking his UN testimony; and reveals he was spied on before the Bush administration ousted him over the Iraq war. … Read More >Ex-OPCW chief defends Syria whistleblowers and reveals he was spied on before Iraq war

Middle East

US Sneaks 20 More Tankers of Stolen Syrian Oil Out of Country, Report Claims

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

In late 2019, US President Donald Trump candidly admitted that Washington had “left troops behind” in Syria “only for the oil”. Damascus has blasted Trump for pillaging the Arab Republic’s resources, but President Bashar al-Assad also praised him for openly admitting the real reason US forces continue to occupy part of his country. … Read More >US Sneaks 20 More Tankers of Stolen Syrian Oil Out of Country, Report Claims

Middle East

Militia Groups Offer US Truce in Iraq If Washington Withdraws Troops, Report Claims

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

Amid frequent attacks in the so-called Green Zone’ in Baghdad, several countries, including the United States, have warned Iraq that they may shut down their embassies in the area if shellings on diplomatic missions continue. … Read More >Militia Groups Offer US Truce in Iraq If Washington Withdraws Troops, Report Claims

Business

Iran is building a massive energy network to boost its geopolitical influence

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020By Editor

Tehran’s plan to connect Iraq, Jordan, and several GCC states including Saudi Arabia to its grid could be a powerful move to expand its influence in the entire region. … Read More >Iran is building a massive energy network to boost its geopolitical influence

Middle East

Unidentified Aircraft Attack Pro-Baghdad Militia in Iraq Near Border With Syria, Report Says

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020By Editor

Over the past year-and-a-half, Iraq’s pro-government paramilitary forces have accused Israel of targeting them in air raids on multiple occasions. Tel Aviv has accused ‘Iranian-backed’ militias of using Iraq to ship weapons to Syria, but has declined to comment on whether or not it has carried out any operations inside Iraqi territory. … Read More >Unidentified Aircraft Attack Pro-Baghdad Militia in Iraq Near Border With Syria, Report Says

Middle East

Two Katyusha Rockets Fall Near Baghdad’s Green Zone

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020By Editor

The Iraqi authorities earlier detained several individuals involved in regular missile attacks targeting Baghdad International Airport and the so-called green zone. … Read More >Two Katyusha Rockets Fall Near Baghdad’s Green Zone

Middle East

Hezbollah Leader Warns of Op to Revive Daesh to Justify US Military Presence in Syria, Iraq

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor

During US President Donald Trump’s surprise visit to Iraq in late 2018, military commanders warned him that Daesh* had not been entirely defeated in Syria, despite his claims to the contrary. … Read More >Hezbollah Leader Warns of Op to Revive Daesh to Justify US Military Presence in Syria, Iraq

Middle East

US poised to SHUT DOWN Iraqi embassy over continuous rocket attacks in Baghdad’s Green Zone – reports

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020By Editor

Washington is considering closing its embassy in Iraq, nine months after the US killing of an Iranian general on Iraqi soil led to protests over what Baghdad called a “violation” of its sovereignty, according to reports. … Read More >US poised to SHUT DOWN Iraqi embassy over continuous rocket attacks in Baghdad’s Green Zone – reports

Middle East

Iraqi Lawmaker Says Speculations About US Embassy Closure Seek to Pressure Government

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020By Editor

Speculations about the closure of the US embassy in the Iraqi capital over an alleged threat are a way of exerting pressure on the Iraqi government and are related to the ongoing presidential campaign in the United States, Mohammad Reza … Read More >Iraqi Lawmaker Says Speculations About US Embassy Closure Seek to Pressure Government

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