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Iraq’s cabinet authorized preliminary, non-binding studies for new strategic export routes. A consortium involving Capital TI, Chevron and Qatar’s UCC will compare a Basra–Haditha–Kirkuk–Ceyhan route with a Basra–Haditha–Baniyas option, while KBR provides consultancy. The studies aim to diversify export outlets and reduce dependence on a limited number of corridors.
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Iraqi F-16 aircraft carried out three strikes on suspected ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk province. The operation followed a ground inspection of an earlier strike area and came after a clash in which an ISIS member and a Counter-Terrorism Service first lieutenant were killed. The report shows that small insurgent cells remain active despite the group’s territorial defeat.
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Turkish and Iraqi officials discussed the future of the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline agreement, which was due to expire on July 27, 2026. Negotiations covered a replacement framework, improved use of the pipeline and possible new connections. The talks reflect both countries’ interest in maintaining a major northern export corridor while updating an aging legal and technical arrangement.
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Shop owners in the Majidiya Market rejected orders to vacate their premises for a redevelopment project, saying roughly 120 families depend on the businesses. The Kirkuk Investment Commission said agreements had been reached in 2023 and that affected tenants would receive replacement shops or compensation equal to four months’ rent. The dispute centers on livelihood protection, state property and redevelopment terms.
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Provincial council member Raad al-Saleh described the council’s role in reviewing complaints, investigating officials and approving projects, including the possibility of dismissing poorly performing department heads. He said the file for 7,000 public-sector appointments had moved to executive authorities and the federal Finance Ministry. The update addressed public frustration over delays and uncertainty in recruitment.
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The Interior Ministry planned a phased transfer of city, district and checkpoint duties from the Iraqi army to local police. Police officials said they were ready, while military commanders favored a gradual handover because of ethnic sensitivities and the continuing ISIS threat. Many residents reportedly prefer locally recruited police, but the transition requires careful coordination and political confidence.
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Political and administrative participation remains one of the core issues for the Turkmen community in Iraq.
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