Iraq’s power brokers stumble in the shadow of US sanctions

Iraq’s political system stands at a crossroads: it must either sacrifice its current relationship with Iran to evade US sanctions or risk a popular uprising that could destabilize it. Strengthening ties with neighboring states and forging new partnerships may be the only way to reduce reliance on Iran and shield Iraq from sanctions without triggering internal collapse.

Alfadhel Ahmad

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US declines to renew waiver allowing Iraq to buy energy from Iran

"On March 8, the U.S. Department of State did not renew the waiver for Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity," a spokesperson of the US Embassy in Baghdad.

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Round-the-clock electricity program reaches 300,000 in Kurdistan Region

Saturday’s additions bring the total number of subscribers receiving round-the-clock electricity to approximately 90,000 subscribers across the Kurdistan Region, accounting for nearly 300,000 citizens

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Iraq says installing solar power for 5,000 government buildings

The project will address "Iraq's energy challenges and aims to balance supply and demand through sustainable and efficient energy solutions," Naseer Karim Qasim, head of the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects, told state media on Friday.

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Iraq denies receiving US notice on ending Iranian gas import waiver

Iraq’s electricity ministry said Thursday that it has not received any official notice from the US about ending the waiver which permits Baghdad to purchase Iranian gas.

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Iraq launches largest solar energy project in Basra

The project is part of Baghdad's efforts to ensure continuous power provision and reduce reliance on gas imports

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Complete power outage hits three Iraqi provinces

The power outage has been attributed to a technical fault at power stations in Basra. 

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Baghdad to launch ‘first of its kind’ waste-to-energy project within six months

Iraq disposes around 40 million tons of waste, while it can recycle 54 percent of said waste into energy, according to Deputy Environment Minister Jassim al-Falahi

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Iraq anticipates increased Iranian gas supplies despite US pressure

Iraq has long relied on imports of electricity and gas from Iran, but has faced difficulties paying for these imports due to US sanctions. Previous US administrations have repeatedly renewed a waiver permitting Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity, as the country continues to struggle with providing power to its people

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