Economy Economy 2019-08-07 Squeezed by sanctions, Iranians seek day jobs in Iraq's Kurdish region Many young, university educated Iranians say they are forced into construction or menial labour in Iraq's Erbil due to the worsening economic situation in Iran. Economy 2019-07-31 Iraq seeks to reduce reliance on energy imports The 'Powering Iraq' conference focused on further developing Iraq's energy sector and moving the country towards energy independence. Economy 2019-07-19 Iranian contractors cause friction in Iraq Iranian companies working on public sector projects in Iraq have been criticized for extended delays in delivery and mismanagement. Economy 2019-07-12 Syrian regime minimizes impact of fuel crisis The acute shortage of fuel has affected many aspects of daily life in Syria and has given rise to smugglers and black market dealing. Economy 2019-07-03 Iraqis hail US blacklisting of firm as IRGC guns front The Iraq-based Manabea Tharwat al-Janoob General Trading Company was used by the IRGC to smuggle hundreds of millions of dollars worth of weapons to affiliates in Iraq. Economy 2019-07-02 IRGC expands in Syria under guise of reconstruction Hizbullah-run Jihad al-Bina is recruiting youth and acquiring real estate in strategic areas in Syria in support of the IRGC. Economy 2019-06-28 Anbar resumes work on projects paused during war with ISIS The local government has re-launched operations on a flurry of service and infrastructure projects as it seeks to revitalise Anbar's economy. Economy 2019-06-26 Iran smuggling oil in violation of sanctions With revenue from oil exports plummeting amid sanctions, the Iranian regime has been illegally exporting oil to countries like Syria. Economy 2019-06-21 Facing economic hardship at home, Iranians seek job opportunities in Iraq The collapse of Iran's economy is driving Iranians to panhandle and seek menial jobs in major Iraqi cities. Economy 2019-06-20 Iran, proxies sabotage Iraq's agriculture sector Iraqi farmers are complaining of Iranian crops swamping local markets even though the Ministry of Agriculture has banned Iranian agricultural imports. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Next
