Iran Restarts Gas Exports to Iraq as Energy Pressures Mount

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Iran has restarted the exports of natural gas to its neighbor Iraq despite U.S. opposition to the exchange, which last year led to the cancellation of these supplies. The daily rate of exports is 7 million cu m, Reuters reported, citing a spokesman for Iraq’s electricity ministry. The spokesman also said ministry officials plan to travel to Tehran to discuss future gas supplies as well. In December 2025, the Iraqi electricity ministry said it had suspended all purchases of Iranian natural gas, adding that this had immediately knocked between…