IRAQ HEADLINES NEWS
Iran-Iraq economic ties deepened in 2024, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $12 billion, according to the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce.
Secretary-General of the chamber Jahanbakhsh Shirazi stated that Iraq remains Iran’s second-largest trading partner, projecting a 20% growth in trade volume.
He expressed optimism that trade will surpass $13 billion in 2025 and reach $15 billion by the end of 2026.
: IRNA/ file
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Sharansh Resort, nestled in Duhok’s Zakho Administration, is bustling this Eid al-Adha, mainly with tourists from central and southern Iraq.
Kurdistan Region tourism officials say local turnout has declined due to unpaid salaries, but strong interest from other provinces is keeping the resort vibrant.
: Ali Dewali/ Zoom News