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Iraq-Turkiye Oil Exports: Iraq’s Oil Minister Basim Mohammed Khudair al-Abbadi traveled to Turkiye to finalize talks and sign an agreement to transport and load Iraqi crude via the Iraq-Turkiye pipeline to Ceyhan, aiming to expand export outlets and protect state revenues as Hormuz disruptions strain global supply chains. Fiscal Strain & Salaries: Iraq’s government admitted difficulty paying salaries on time, with officials warning the state faces worsening fiscal pressure as oil revenue remains the backbone of public spending. Arbaeen Pilgrimage Economy: Iranian pilgrims keep flowing into Iraq for Arbaeen, with reports of millions of foreign arrivals and heavy travel despite regional tensions—supporting local services and commerce around Karbala. Baghdad Housing Pressure: Newlyweds in Baghdad are increasingly moving in with in-laws as rents climb, pushing some families into cramped living arrangements and even makeshift roof rooms. Shipping & Energy Risk: Oil prices edged up after Iran said it stopped tankers trying to exit the Strait of Hormuz, while separate reporting highlights investigations into a drone attack near Egypt’s Damietta port—both raising risks for regional trade routes. Regional War Spillover: Multiple reports say the US-Iran conflict is widening across the Middle East, with Iraq repeatedly cited as a launch and retaliation front, adding uncertainty for business planning and logistics.

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Iraq and Turkey strike a 1-year oil pipeline deal to boost exports during ongoing Hormuz closures

Iraq and Turkey strike a 1-year oil pipeline deal to boost exports during ongoing Hormuz closures

Iraq and Turkey strike pipeline deal to boost exports during Hormuz closures

Iraq and Turkey strike pipeline deal to boost exports during Hormuz closures

Iraq and Türkiye ink 750,000 bpd oil pumping deal via Ceyhan Port

Iraq and Türkiye ink 750,000 bpd oil pumping deal via Ceyhan Port

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