Monday, May 15, 2023

Iran And Iraq Ties Grow Despite U.S. Sanctions

Image source: Iraqi News Agency

The Cradle: Iraq welcomes new agreement to expand energy ties with Iran  

As a result of US sanctions, Iraqi payments for Iranian fuel face multiple complications 

Iran and Iraq signed an agreement on 10 May to expand energy ties and establish a joint office aimed at overlooking cooperation between the two countries, the Iraqi Oil Ministry announced, coming as part of Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji’s visit to Baghdad.

Upon arriving in the Iraqi capital, Owji was received by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and discussed with him “the overall cooperation between Iraq and Iran, and ways to develop them,” as well as the ability to jointly confront “global economic challenges.” 

The energy agreement was signed between Owji and Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghanni.  

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Update: Iraq And Iran Ignore U.S. Sanctions In Talks To Expand Energy Ties -- OilPrice.com 

WNU Editor: Iran and Iraq are also cooperating in transport connections.... Iran, Iraq Sign Deal to Establish Rail Connection (Financial Tribune), and water .... Iran-Iraq Joint Water Committee Resumes Activity: Energy Minister -- Tasnim News Agency

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