Iraq
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, historically known in the west as Mesopotamia, is a country in West Asia. Located within the Middle East, it is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, the Persian Gulf and Kuwait to the southeast, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The country covers an area of 438,317 square kilometres (169,235 sq mi) and has a population of over 46 million, making it the 58th largest country by area and the 31st most populous in the world. Baghdad, home to over 8 million people, is the capital city and the largest in the country.
Beyond's analysis on Iraq
- — U.S. backing of Iraq‑Syria Kirkuk‑Baniyas pipeline aims to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz oil transit
- — Middle East fuel oil exports poised to reach a four‑month high, tightening global bunker supply
Recent news mentioning Iraq
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- — Can Iraq Really Replace Saudi Arabia As The Middle East’s Top Oil Producer?
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- — Iraq Hikes Oil Exports via Hormuz in Boon for Asian Refiners
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- — The U.S. Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didn’t See Coming
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- — Iraq Wants to Double Oil Output—and Needs OPEC to Get Out of the Way
- — Iraq Wants to More Than Double Its Oil Output in Six Years. Here's What It Means for Chevron.
- — Chinese Refiners Snap Up Iraqi Oil as Gulf Supply Routes Fracture
- — Chinese Refiners Snap Up Iraqi Oil as Gulf Supply Routes Fracture