The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.

The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.

Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq’s economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.

Discussions to focus on ‘strategic cooperation’, as well as issues related to security, water and the economy.

PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.

Large-scale operation carried out at dawn in Green Zone and several neighbourhoods in Baghdad, security source says.

Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.

Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.
