# EXCLUSIVE: Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 10:49 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 13.98

## Executive Summary
Iraq has warned it may exit OPEC if the organization does not agree to raise its oil production quota.

## Intelligence Brief
Iraq is threatening to leave OPEC in an effort to increase its oil pumping capacity. According to an exclusive report from Reuters and further coverage by Bloomberg and OilPrice.com, the move follows a dispute over current production quotas.


Reports from CNBC highlight that this pressure comes after the UAE has already exited the organization. MarketWatch describes the potential departure as a significant threat to the stability of the cartel.


Future developments depend on whether OPEC grants the requested quota hike to prevent Iraq's exit.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Why is Iraq threatening to leave OPEC?
Iraq is seeking a hike in its oil production quota to pump more oil.

### Which other member has recently left the organization?
According to CNBC, the UAE has already exited OPEC.

### Which outlets are reporting on this dispute?
The situation is being covered by Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, MarketWatch, and OilPrice.com.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
UAE, OPEC, EXCLUSIVE Iraq, Iraq Warns It Might Quit OPEC If It, Get Quota Hike, Iraq Could Quit OPEC, Pump More Oil

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarketWatch | Why Iraq’s threat to leave OPEC may be the final nail in the cartel’s coffin | 2026-06-25 11:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQdWsxNUZtS0RUM0Q5dzYyd2RmckZZUGV5cUU4RC0ydUVIMkRuV0MxNHB3WUVpZXJiQi10elpfTERGZXk1am83RTZpZFc2YzUxMGwyN1M4SHBnSWdmYTI5UHBITy1qSDdBUGJxc1FjSkFzRU96TEdrOTBiM2U0SnhLcmlnSC05U1psb0FVU18yS3djZlZTOFVyZlV3UWltRTRwTm9Xa1ZmQmI0MHAxN1c5dm5QeWprR3hK?oc=5) |
| Bloomberg | Iraq Warns It Might Quit OPEC If It Doesn’t Get Quota Hike | 2026-06-25 11:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNbzhTVXFDMUpMU0pXRWtYUWtCY0JyNW1STWhmV09pVzJzc0Fpd1REYVFoMEZ0bG5GV3FEN0tCVVhjTld5dkI1Y2tYN3F1dGRuY0tNSC1wbFFXVDZHREFiT0VCUGgtUUlRT21TR3NtbjhHWFNha0lDVEVKQ2FWaGtDUkdKNVhBdnBGYUVubjBLTEJlUWUxSjdjQXF3QkNTX08ySjdqVnlBc2NYbjBOS3c?oc=5) |
| Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com | Iraq Could Quit OPEC in Bid to Pump More Oil | 2026-06-25 11:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOVzE2MHlFZHpvbS1IUzFVZEY1ZXB6aVEteDRBdDVTU2hhZmd2QUJWcV9Jb0dCWmRsLUZ4VUJXVmYyRnNWYmtyOUxualVKamNfSU5LZ2xPaGI5UjREemR5QXFVYUlpVzZaTlVvdDRORHZRQk5BTlpYdEpjdk9wWHYwdkR1YVBrRGlxdjdibFk5d2ZRSjg1QU1JZWZGOXRCYlg0VkHSAacBQVVfeXFMTmdDLWpic25STUJFNUZPVHNXb0plUVMzSExMUC1Fa1g3bHdIMFVXaXU2OGNSUDh6LXRxUGxFb094dUFIZUZpNm5IdXRRQWJ3Nzhqb1BIWWcyRlBmYm0yZmFWZTlZazNaZ3R0M0xlbDUzRnNzYkVjMmFfN3VPbEZYUi1EbmowZGRTT3RMZm5lLWpqWjRCYlFwZU95bzNmcTgwYnBiV1hxNUk?oc=5) |
| CNBC | Iraq piles pressure on OPEC over quota dispute after UAE exit | 2026-06-25 11:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPWFowU3R6eERiTnpMeWp2UDNTUDliQ1NTRERsRHNvck9zdFU3YzVLYllFS3Zqc3ZwR1lfRlpBLXE4WDVsQTNUNmRvbnJNMXFfb3NwWUlfZjFoQ1VrZ2Y1SUQ2WHdfMXpMSXlFSXk5SFFrT1VhWms0MWFodTh0NHBFZ0NJZ19QZ9IBiwFBVV95cUxNd0tucGdTOUhBQUVaYzk2eVBjbTg0OVlxXzF0RzRBdmR2cGFkcEVBanBkQWNOM3F0ZVdQYTNHMlhuTVB2OFdubS04THZhdTl5YVVLSkZoTlJYdzNSMUJyRkFNc3N4cGhlRVZFb0VkSlBpU3FGc0hsLThSOHFUYTY5LTNRSlUyY0YxY1Nv?oc=5) |
| Reuters | EXCLUSIVE: Iraq warns it might leave OPEC if oil quota not raised, sources say | 2026-06-25 11:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxQNGtxVmo4OG9QRVAyTjJvcGpWUVFzWlJaZEhHSHBsazFQRWZxZXllakNTM2FXN2FxZjhialVFN0o1aW1DY2t1Q2JucHZRNlkzRHk4MFpCeGdOaHpEUXhRVVZSWEtGRDhfTGVKX3lyX1dqZ2tmYjg3QmtTWXMwVS1vNXlTVDRQeFVzakd3WXVuaGplbWdqY0JQUzhtcV9HSWRvSU1CUlp3aW5nYmdZbHNLeDJ2Tk5mZVhHLXh6S3AyZVFZS1ktWUg4X0J3?oc=5) |

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