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Iran-Turkmenistan gas swap could face US sanctions
A new swap deal allowing Turkmen gas to be exported to Iraq through Iran could face pressure from Washington
IranGulf states' ties with Iraqi Kurdistan face limits
Ties between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Iraqi Kurdistan will be limited by political and security factors
Gulf statesIraq's oil output will grow despite challenges
The government is seeking foreign investment to develop the country's oilfields
IraqIraq will pursue Syrian-Turkish détente
Where past efforts had failed, Sudani is still looking to try to improve Syrian-Turkish ties
IraqIraq's militias will move to consolidate power
While symbolically engaging in the war against Israel, militias are eyeing greater economic and political control
IraqDivisions will mar Iraqi speaker elections
Parliament failed to elect a speaker to replace Mohammed al-Halbousi, deposed in November 2023 after fraud allegations
IraqIraqi Kurds’ economic trap will drive instability
Rising financial and legal pressure from Baghdad is further undermining the Kurdistan region’s autonomy
IraqIraqi Kurdish gas field attack will hinder expansion
A drone, likely launched by pro-Iranian militias, has killed four contractors
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