@marwan_alwan74@LizHurra It is It's demanding the new Zaidi govt go after Iran's financial networks in Iraq The problem is Iraq's ruling parties benefit from those networks so it will be a battle over how much they are willing to give up
Musings On #Iraq This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 8 Iraqi commanders said they were retreating during ISIS attack on Mosul leading to mass desertions https://t.co/8aOm2G4bE3
Since Zaidi govt new in office open question whether can sign new deal by Jul 27 when treaty expires Who knows what will happen afterwards if doesn't happen but could be another disaster for Iraq's economy
Jul treaty with Turkey to use pipeline expires Ankara wants to increase transit fees allow investment in oil & electricity Deals over water wants Negotiate $1.47bil Turkey owes #Iraq since 2023 when lost arbitration case over pipeline https://t.co/tQQ7ELULc4
#Iraq Red tape holding up 1000s of tankers carrying fuel to Syria Drivers need special clearance & bureaucracy holding that up Would only get worse if more trucks contracted to carry oil as well https://t.co/tQQ7ELULc4
#Iraq Govt desperate looking for new export routes Wants to increase exports to Turkey from 220,000 bar/day to 770,000 bar/day in 3 months Wants to truck Basra oil for export Logistical & infrastructure problems for both https://t.co/tQQ7ELULc4
Apr Oil Min optimistic 4 tankers exited Strait of Hormuz Since then only 1 tanker has made trip Shows #Iraq's economic crisis only getting worse for most oil dependent nation in the world https://t.co/tQQ7ELULc4
May #Iraq exported avg 285,000 bar/day of oil Down from 329,000 bar/day in Apr 800,000 bar/day in Mar Before Iran War Iraq was exporting over 3 mbd in Jan & Feb https://t.co/tQQ7ELULc4
Musings On #Iraq This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 8 Iraqi commanders said they were retreating during ISIS attack on Mosul leading to mass desertions https://t.co/8aOm2G4bE3