Politics

Political disunity clouds KRG fiscal and energy outlooks

Deadlocked talks over forming a new regional Cabinet highlight a bitter rivalry between two ruling parties that poses risks to Kurdistan's economy and energy sector.

PUK President Bafel Talabni (left) meets with KDP President Massoud Barzani (right) on Sept. 27, 2025. (Photo credit: KDP presidency office)

Nov 17, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 17, 2015

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 10, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Nov. 10, 2015

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Nov 9, 2015

Basra leaders threaten independent oil deals

Frustrated by years of economic stagnation, provincial leaders claim rights to contract oil fields independently of the Oil Ministry.

Oct 21, 2015

Teachers stay out on strike across Sulaimaniya

Large street protests by unpaid teachers and civil servants continue after demonstrations earlier in October led to violence.

Oct 14, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Oct. 13, 2015

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Oct 12, 2015

KRG ruling party ejects rivals, escalating political crisis

Speaker of Parliament denounces "coup" as security forces loyal to Massoud Barzani's ruling KDP party block him, and other ministers, from the capital.

Oct 6, 2015

Pressure mounts on Kurdistan’s oil minister

Polarized by the dispute over President Barzani's tenure, rivals factions in Kurdistan are targeting Ashti Hawrami with political attacks and a legal investigation.

Oct 6, 2015

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Oct. 6, 2015

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Oct 6, 2015

Strikes spreading over KRG salary delays

Public-sector employees are losing patience with a government hobbled by a financial crisis and internal political squabbling over the presidency.

Sep 24, 2015

Court blocks KRG’s oil route to U.S. as Israel exports grow

Appellate court ruling affirms Baghdad's legal foundation to contest KRG exports in the U.S., as Kurdistan's oil sector increasingly relies on opaque sales via Israel.