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Basra tanker attack marks deepening crisis for Iraq oil sector

Iraq is facing a widening array of security threats and economic consequences from the Iran war.
Iraqi ports director Farhan al-Fartousi (right) conducts an inspection on March 12, 2026, of the site of an Iranian attack on oil tankers the previous night. (Photo credit: General Company for Ports of Iraq)

Rumaila bounces back after bombing

Iraq's largest oil field has almost fully recovered from Tuesday's pipeline bombing, which took half of its production off line.

Q&A: The new head of Iraq’s energy security

The head of the Energy Police, a new directorate in charge of all energy infrastructure protection, describes his organization and its challenges on the eve of the U.S. withdrawal.

Security problems stymie Basra conference

In the wake of a deadly bombing, the biggest players in Basra's oil sector backed out of a conference meant to highlight Iraq's investment opportunities.

Oil Police doubles down on security

After being temporarily removed from leading Beiji refinery security, the Oil Police is revamping its strategy and increasing its presence.

Beiji online after quick fix

Investigators still don't know what caused last week's explosion, but damaged gas line no longer impacting output.