Baghdad and Paris are intensifying efforts to develop military and intelligence capabilities as Iraq prepares for the post-International Coalition phase.

An oil expert told Channel8 that Iraq has begun drilling new oil wells within territories covered by Article 140 of the Constitution.

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has launched a broad campaign to restore crude oil production and export levels following what it described as the normalisation of conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, instructing major southern oil fields to operate at maximum capacity.

The Iraqi government has expressed its readiness to deepen cooperation with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as the United States reaffirmed its support for Baghdad’s efforts to reform its banking system and address deficiencies in financial oversight.

The Iraqi government has emphasized that enforcing the rule of law and maintaining national stability are essential prerequisites for institutional reform and attracting foreign investment, underscoring the importance of state authority and anti-corruption measures in the country's reform agenda.

Despite the Central Bank of Iraq maintaining the official exchange rate of the Iraqi dinar, a significant gap between the official and market rates of the U.S. dollar continues to raise concerns among traders, businesses, and citizens