Iraq’s oil ministry says the country’s oil reserves are significantly higher than current estimates of 115 billion barrels.

BAGHDAD, Sept. 29 (UPI) — Iraq has inaugurated the first of a fleet of patrol boats intended to boost the country’s naval capacity ahead of the pullout of American forces next year. Iraq – Middle East – United States – Patrol boat – Warfare and Conflict

The top U.S. commander for Baghdad warned Wednesday that Iraq’s prolonged political crisis has encouraged militants to step up attacks and left civilians so frustrated they could be holding back crucial tips on suspected insurgent cells.

Iraq issued tenders to redevelop more than 10 industrial plants as part of a plan to revamp 250 state-owned facilities through private investors, an industry ministry official said.

Iraq’s defence minister met with Turkish officials in Ankara on Tuesday, a spokesman said, a day after Turkey said it wanted to extend a mandate for air strikes on Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq.