WASHINGTON, April 3 (UPI) -- Negotiators are hammering out a new draft Iraq oil law after previous drafts stalled and as Parliament is moving forward two new laws, one reconstituting the state oil company and another cracking down on oil and fuel smuggling.

WASHINGTON, March 12 (UPI) -- A Pentagon report says four key oil-related laws in Iraq are "stalled" in political gridlock while gains in oil and power production could be lost.

WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- With or without a new oil law, Iraq will sign deals with international oil companies aimed at boosting production, the top Oil Ministry spokesman said.

WASHINGTON, March 7 (UPI) -- The head of the Senate Armed Services Committee wants U.S. auditors to investigate the Iraqi government's spending on reconstruction as both U.S. and Iraqi funds in the rebuilding effort came under fire on Capitol Hill this week.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- A senior Iraq delegation in Iran isn't directly focused on the recent allegations of misconduct in its oil sector, but rather settling cross-border rows leftover from war two decades ago.

HOUSTON, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The Iraqi Parliament's ability to OK a package of three key laws does not mean lawmakers are ready to work toward progress on a controversial oil law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Political disputes over Iraq's Constitution need to be resolved before progress on the oil law, said the deputy head of the Parliament's Energy Committee.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Iraq is looking outside its legal and security troubles to establish mutually beneficial energy ties with Europe.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The Kurdistan Regional Government is offering the global oil industry its first and, so far, only chance at entering the Iraqi crude sector. Despite anger in Baghdad, the KRG plans to sign even more controversial oil deals and is waving the "Open For Investment" sign proudly.