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Iraq's prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip
By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad HameedBAGHDAD, July 13 - Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to secure major U.S. investment in his country's oil, gas, and power sectors during a visit to the White House this week after the Iran war hammered crude output and state finances.Iraq's government is increasingly focused on diversifying international partnerships to better cope with regional instability, analysts say, an agenda expected to take centre stage during the July 13-18 visit.
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Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jun 27, 2026
This U.S. Uranium Miner Just Became a Critical Minerals Play. But Is the Stock a Buy?
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· Jul 8, 2026
Shaza invites Bahrain to invest in Pakistan's IT, Tourism, food security sectors
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The Epoch Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq's oil and natural gas resources.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
I’m a proud Democrat, but America’s energy paralysis isn’t Trump’s fault — stop fighting reform
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· Jun 27, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Iraq on Sunday: Foreign Ministry Spokesman
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· Jun 22, 2026
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The Tribune
· Jul 7, 2026
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Kuwait, thanks Deputy FM for warm welcome; looks forward to engagements
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Western Standard
· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Syrian Petroleum chief touts investment opportunities at Syrian-American Forum
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BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
Pezeshkian to attend martyred Leader’s funeral in Iraq
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· Jul 4, 2026
Iran’s $300 bln rebuild fund risks a familiar fate
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Presstv
· Jul 6, 2026
President Pezeshkian to attend martyred Leader’s funeral in Iraq
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· Jun 23, 2026
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TASS
· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Trump says Toyota move shows tariffs are working
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· Jun 26, 2026
La minería de litio en la República Democrática del Congo: una nueva fiebre minera impulsada por los Estados Unidos, Europa y otras grandes potencias
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Wall Street Journal
· Jul 8, 2026
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Arab Times Online
· Jun 26, 2026
US Considers Relocating Some Gulf Military Assets to Israel: WSJ
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
अस्ट्रेलिया र भारतबीच युरेनियम आपूर्ति सम्झौता
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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