OPEC+ Oil Policy: OPEC+ agreed to keep November output targets unchanged for a second straight month, citing elevated crude prices tied to the Iran conflict and ongoing risks to supply routes; the group will reconvene Nov. 1 as traders watch for any Strait of Hormuz disruption. Iraq Oil Logistics: Iraq’s state tanker operator shipped about 2 million barrels of crude beyond the Strait of Hormuz on a VLCC for the first time in decades, aiming for better pricing and pushing talks to buy specialized tankers to expand export capacity. Regional Energy Routes: Türkiye and Iraq plan to activate joint energy working groups, including extending the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline to Basra and boosting capacity to reduce reliance on Hormuz. Sanctions & Air Travel: The US granted Iraq an exemption allowing Iranian airlines (excluding Mahan Air) to resume up to 40 daily flights to Najaf, easing travel for pilgrims and patients; Iraq also reported a slight rise in the dollar exchange rate against the dinar. Domestic Economy Support: PM Al-Zaidi ordered at least $2.67B in economic measures (3.5T dinars), including central bank-linked funding for housing/real estate, liquidity for banks to finance industry, and payments to contractors and farmers. Business & Services: Lafarge Iraq named a new CEO; Ishtar resumed broadcasting Iraq Stars League matches after settling debts; and Baghdad faces a severe school shortage with many prefabricated classrooms and possible relocations. Security & Sovereignty: Iraq says F-16 maintenance is fully handled by Iraqi engineers and technicians since 2025, while the US withdrawal reshapes the security and sovereignty debate.