US Awards KBR $2.8B Contract in Iraq

US Awards KBR $2.8B Contract in Iraq

The military industry giant KBR has been awarded a new contract worth up to $2.8 billion in Iraq. KBR’s work has come under wide scrutiny in Iraq over several controversies, including the electrocution deaths of US troops due to faulty electrical work, the alleged exposure of troops to cancer-causing chemicals, the alleged gang rape of a female KBR worker, and multiple allegations of contract fraud. A former subsidiary of Halliburton, KBR is the…

Behind the scenes, Iraq's strategy is heavily influenced by a network of lobby groups that shape the discourse surrounding its relationship with the United States. Friday, April 11, 2025 - Al-Arab-ankawa.com Strengthening Relations: A Long and Complex Task A prominent US trade delegation headed to Baghdad on April 7, 2025, for a three-day visit that was the largest in the history of the American Chamber of Commerce. This high-level visit, which …