The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the United States received no oil shipments from Iraq during the past week, marking a complete cessation of Iraqi oil exports to the country. This follows a period of declining Iraqi oil exports to the US, though the reasons for the complete halt remain unspecified in the initial report. The sudden stop in shipments raises questions about potential disruptions to the U.S. oil supply and possible geopolitical factors influencing the trade relationship. It is currently unclear whether this is a temporary situation or indicative of a longer-term shift in energy trade dynamics. Further analysis is needed to determine the impact on global oil prices and the strategies Iraq and the U.S. will employ moving forward. The EIA data provides a snapshot of the current situation, but lacks details regarding the cause of the export halt.