Peregraf
The Iraqi Parliament is set to hold a session on Monday to address two urgent national issues: the deadly fire in Kut that killed more than 60 people and a recent series of "terrorist drone attacks" targeting energy infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region.
This marks the first time Parliament will formally discuss the coordinated wave of explosive-laden drone strikes that began targeting oilfields on July 14, forcing the shutdown of over 64% of the region’s production within days. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has confirmed "significant damage" to multiple oilfields, leading to major financial losses and halting operations at several key sites.
The attacks have impacted five out of nine major oilfields, including Tawke, Peshkabur, Sarsang, and Atrush. Daily oil production in the region plummeted from 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) to around 112,000 bpd. Khurmala, the region’s largest producing field, remains the only major facility fully operational, contributing 90,000 bpd. Any disruption there could cripple the region’s energy supply.
The strikes have also disrupted the KRG’s ability to meet its oil commitments under a new agreement with Baghdad, which includes delivering 230,000 bpd. KRG officials blame Iran-aligned Hashd al-Shaabi factions, with Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed stating the origin and intent of the drones are "blatantly clear."
Following a federal-KRG agreement approved on July 17, no new drone attacks have been reported, raising hopes that the offensive may have ended. Iraqi military investigators say the drones were manufactured abroad but launched from within Iraq. They have identified launch points and perpetrators, vowing legal action against those responsible.
The Parliament’s session will serve as a general discussion platform, but the outcome may influence future policy and security responses to threats targeting Iraq’s vital energy sector.