Iran reacts to US decision on revoking Iraq sanctions wavier

"It is extremely deplorable that the US administration has decided to target the innocent people of Iraq by attempting to deprive them of access to basic services such as electricity, especially ahead of the coming hot months of the year," the …

Iraq Reviews Summer Electricity Plan, Oil Developments

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday to assess summer electricity supply plans and the progress of oil sector projects. The Minister of Electricity outlined strategies to ensure stable power supply, including …

Trump administration ends Iraq's waiver to buy Iran electricity

The Trump administration on Saturday rescinded a waiver that allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, as part of President Donald Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, a State Department spokesperson said, Reuters reported. The decision to …

Iraq may face potential power cuts as US sanctions waiver ends

Iraq may experience power cuts as the US ends its sanctions waiver for electricity purchases from Iran. The waiver, which expired on 8 March 2025, allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without violating US sanctions, as reported by The Economic Times. …

Trump administration warns Iraq: Free Israeli researcher or 'face consequences'

The Trump administration has issued a formal warning to Iraq, demanding the swift release of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov or face political and economic consequences, two senior Iraqi officials told the Qatari news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed on …

Iraq, Sweden Discuss Embassy Reopening

Mon 10 Mar 2025 | 07:34 PM Iraq has initiated discussions with Sweden to reopen the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties and bilateral cooperation between the two nations. Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji met on …

HRW: Iraq personal status law amendment fails to protect women’s equal rights

Amendments to Iraq’s Personal Status Law that came into effect on February 17, 2025, fail to adequately protect women’s right to equality before the law and leave them vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a release on …

US demands release of alleged Mossad agent, threatens Iraq with political, economic 'consequences'

Iraq fears power cuts as US ends waiver to buy Iranian electricity

BAGHDAD The United States has declined to renew a waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran without running afoul of sanctions. The previous waiver expired on March 8 and the U.S. Department of State did not renew it, the U.S. embassy in …

Trump admin. revokes Iraq’s sanctions waiver for Iranian electricity imports

The administration of US President Donald Trump has refused to renew a sanctions waiver that previously allowed Iraq to pay for electricity imported from Iran, putting the country's ability to meet its domestic energy needs at risk. US National …