# US Energy Investment Grows in Iraq

- Place: Baghdad, Iraq (33.3152, 44.3661)
- Published: 2026-10-31T11:34:37.390Z · expires 2026-11-07T11:34:37.390Z
- Floors (The Arena): E3 Chemistry, E10 Institutions, E12 States, E11 Organizations
- Page: https://emergencemachine.com/brief/4i3
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ConocoPhillips has joined BP in investing in Iraq's energy sector, as Baghdad seeks increased US investment, energynow.com reports.

The move follows ongoing efforts to diversify energy partnerships amid regional political tensions, with Iraqi officials emphasizing the importance of foreign capital for economic stability.

Meanwhile, Iranian-backed militias are attempting to undermine Baghdad's disarmament initiatives, per understandingwar.org, highlighting continued security challenges in the region.

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