The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Experts warn that the water crisis in the country’s south will worsen, unless there is urgent government action.

Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025

Iraq says tip-off to Lebanon led to destruction of captagon factory

Western governments estimate that captagon has generated billions of euros in revenue for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his associates and allies.

Euronews · Aug 19, 2025

Iraq, Lebanon intel cooperation leads to destruction of Captagon factory

Lebanese army discovered a factory in the eastern Bekaa Valley with large amounts of the addictive stimulant inside.

Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025

Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage Amid 'Record' Heat

Power was out across Iraq on Monday as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2025

Iraqi prime minister removes paramilitary commanders after deadly clash with police

Iraq’s prime minister has approved disciplinary measures against senior commanders in a paramilitary force after clashes with police left three dead last month

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

Crude Prices Plunge on US Economic Concerns

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed down -1.93 (-2.79%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0553 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices sold off sharply on Friday, driven by concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Crude Prices Sink on Global Energy Demand Fears

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.83 (-2.64%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0646 (-2.97%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today on concerns about global energy demand due to President Trump's tariff policies and weaker-than-expected US economic reports on July payrolls...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and US Tariff Policies

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.74 (-1.06%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0282 (-1.28%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Thursday. Dollar strength undercut crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-month high on Thursday. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Crude Prices Fall on Concern Tariff Policies Will Slow Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is down -1.19 (-1.70%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0336 (-1.53%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving lower today. Dollar strength is undercutting crude prices after the dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 2-month high. Also, concerns...

Barchart · Jul 31, 2025

Threats of Additional Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports Lift Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.79 (+1.14%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.0262 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally to 5-week highs. Signs of strength in the global economy are supportive for energy demand and crude...

Barchart · Jul 30, 2025