Iraq-U.S. Energy Ties: ExxonMobil’s potential return to Majnoon field

The move signals an effort to rebalance Iraq’s partnerships amid rising Asian investment and shifting regional alignments.

This note explores the Iraq-U.S. energy reengagement, including:

• Progress on ExxonMobil’s reentry discussions
• Key officials involved
• Security and operational guarantees for U.S. firms
• Ongoing technical and investment challenges at Majnoon field