Iraq's oil minister said crude output at the Sinbad oilfield will reach 80,000–100,000 bpd and associated gas production will rise by about 260 million standard cubic feet per day.

The Trump administration released a regulatory-reform plan on Friday proposing the rescission of 702 federal rules, a record for the White House semiannual regulatory agenda and about double the scale of reforms pursued during his first term. It says it has finalized or implemented 752 deregulatory actions since the start of the federal fiscal year on Oct. 1, 2025. Measures slated for removal by fiscal year-end Sept. 30 include environmental review requirements for energy projects, energy-efficiency standards and rules tied to diversity, equity and inclusion. The administration projects $1.5 trillion in cost savings to the U.S. economy if all planned rollbacks are completed by Sept. 30.

Syrian president says he looks forward to establishing a relationship with the United States based on respect and cooperation.