What are Iraqi proxies?

Iraqi proxies are servers with IPs in Iraq, letting you browse as if located there.

How do I get Iraqi proxies?

Create a ResProxy account, select your proxy type, choose Iraq, and start within minutes.

Which cities can I target?

City-level targeting for Baghdad, Erbil, Basra, and more.

What can I use Iraqi proxies for?

SEO research, ad verification, market research, e-commerce monitoring, social media, and scraping Middle Eastern websites.

Buy Iraq Proxy Servers

Iraq is a 44 million population Arab League economy with 32.50 million internet users at 75% penetration, served by a three-operator mobile market - Asiacell (Ooredoo Group, the largest carrier and dominant in southern and central governorates), Zain Iraq (Zain Group, strong in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region), and Korek Telecom (based in Erbil with concentrated Kurdish coverage) - alongside Earthlink Telecommunications, the country's largest fixed-line ISP and 4G LTE wholesaler. Median mobile download speed reaches 24.15 Mbps despite persistent power and security challenges, while fixed broadband - largely delivered via Earthlink's FTTH rollouts in Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah - averages 30.87 Mbps. E-commerce is dominated by Miswag (Iraq's largest local marketplace), AlMeswag, and a rapidly growing social-commerce economy running through Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Business across Baghdad's Karrada, Mansour, and Zayouna districts. ZainCash and FastPay have become the reference digital wallets for utility payments, government services, and interbank remittances since the Central Bank of Iraq launched its QR-based retail payments framework. Iraq enacted its first modern data protection statute in 2023 (Law No. 37 of 2023), which introduced consent, access, and cross-border transfer obligations, enforced by the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) in coordination with the Ministry of Communications.

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Iraq Internet Landscape

Key digital infrastructure statistics for Iraq

32.50M

Internet Users

75.0%

Penetration

24.15 Mbps

Mobile Speed

30.87 Mbps

Fixed Speed

25.20M

Social Media Users

What makes the Iraq market unique for proxy users

Baghdad E-Commerce & Miswag Marketplace

Miswag is the largest pure-play e-commerce marketplace in Iraq, serving Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, and Mosul with IQD-denominated pricing and Arabic/Kurdish bilingual interfaces, while AlMeswag and Orisdi compete for category share. All three geo-fence pricing, promotional banners, and local courier partner selection (Taxi Baghdad Express, Hawa Delivery) to Iraqi IP origin. International MAP and FMCG brand audit teams cannot see authentic Baghdad pricing from Jordanian, Turkish, or Kuwaiti IPs. Our Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek residential proxies give brand protection analysts and pricing teams genuine Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil vantage points for Iraqi marketplace monitoring.

ZainCash & FastPay Digital Wallet QA

Iraq's retail payments revolution runs through ZainCash (operated by Zain Iraq) and FastPay (the market leader for utility payments and government salary disbursements), both regulated by the Central Bank of Iraq under the 2020 Payment Services Providers framework. Both wallets geo-fence KYC onboarding, IQD wallet top-ups, and merchant QR flows to Iraqi IP origin. Our Asiacell and Zain Iraq residential proxies let fintech QA engineers, remittance operators, and CBI-licensed PSPs test Iraqi wallet flows from authentic Baghdad and Erbil subnets - impossible from any neighbouring Arab market.

Kurdistan Region Dual-Jurisdiction Monitoring

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) operates with substantial administrative autonomy under the Kurdistan Regional Government, and Erbil- and Sulaymaniyah-based businesses often serve distinct Kurdish-language content, KRI-specific pricing, and separate courier networks compared to federal Iraq. Korek Telecom dominates KRI cellular coverage. Foreign and even Baghdad-based IPs cannot reproduce the KRI consumer experience on platforms like Miswag Erbil, Lalish, or local Kurdish classifieds. Our Korek Telecom residential proxies give researchers, logistics firms, and investigative journalists authentic Erbil and Sulaymaniyah vantage points that federal Iraqi proxies cannot replicate.

Iraq Law No. 37 of 2023 Data Protection

Iraq's Personal Data Protection Law No. 37 of 2023 is the country's first modern data protection statute, introducing consent requirements, data subject access rights, breach notification, and cross-border transfer restrictions. The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) coordinates enforcement with the Ministry of Communications and the Central Bank of Iraq for financial-sector controllers. International vendors serving Iraqi users must now review their consent flows and transfer mechanisms. Our Asiacell residential proxies let privacy teams audit Iraqi-facing consent banners as CMC inspectors would experience them from authentic Baghdad subnets.

Use Cases for Iraq Proxies

How businesses use Iraq proxies to gain competitive advantages

Miswag & AlMeswag IQD Price Tracking

Miswag is Iraq's leading domestic e-commerce marketplace with fulfilment centres in Baghdad and Basra, while AlMeswag and Orisdi compete for share across electronics, fashion, and home goods. All three platforms serve IQD-denominated pricing exclusively to Iraqi IPs, with promotions tied to Ramadan, Eid, and Iraqi national holidays that never reach foreign visitors. Our Asiacell and Zain Iraq residential proxies let FMCG brand protection teams, electronics distributors, and MAP analysts track genuine Iraqi pricing from Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul subnets.

ZainCash, FastPay & NassWallet QA

ZainCash (Zain Iraq), FastPay, and NassWallet are the three largest digital wallets in Iraq, all regulated by the Central Bank of Iraq. Each geo-fences IQD top-ups, merchant QR onboarding, government salary disbursement flows, and cross-border remittance endpoints to Iraqi IP origin. Our Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek residential proxies let fintech developers, PSP integrators, and remittance platforms test Iraqi wallet flows from authentic Baghdad and Erbil subnets as mandated by CBI compliance rules.

Iraqi Dinar Exchange Rate & Sanadik Monitoring

The Iraqi dinar (IQD) operates under a managed float with significant spreads between the Central Bank of Iraq official rate and Baghdad parallel-market rates quoted by Sanadik (licensed currency exchangers in Shorja Market). FX intelligence firms tracking parallel-market IQD rates, CBI auction results, and commodity-linked remittances need authentic Iraqi IPs to access Sanadik rate bulletins and Iraqi financial news portals. Our Asiacell and Earthlink-backed residential proxies give FX desks and commodity traders genuine Baghdad vantage points for dinar market intelligence.

Korek Telecom Erbil & KRI-Specific Content

The Kurdistan Region of Iraq serves distinct Kurdish- and Arabic-language content through Erbil and Sulaymaniyah-based media, classifieds, and e-commerce operators. Korek Telecom is the dominant KRI mobile carrier, and its subscriber footprint gives authentic access to KRG portals, KRI-specific Miswag storefronts, and Kurdish-language news (Rudaw, Kurdistan 24, NRT). Our Korek residential proxies deliver genuine Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaymaniyah IP origin that federal Iraqi or Turkish proxies cannot replicate.

Iraq Oil & Gas B2B Portal Access

Iraq is OPEC's second-largest producer, and oil and gas B2B portals - the Ministry of Oil tender platform, SOMO crude allocation notices, Basra Oil Company contractor bulletins, and Kurdistan Oil Ministry KRG block awards - restrict access to Iraqi IP origin for security and regulatory reasons. Oilfield service companies, commodity traders, and tender intelligence platforms require authentic Baghdad and Basra subnets. Our Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Earthlink-backed residential proxies let energy-sector analysts access Iraqi upstream tender portals from genuine southern Iraqi vantage points.

Instagram & WhatsApp Social Commerce Research

Iraqi retail has shifted massively toward Instagram Shops, Facebook Marketplace, and WhatsApp Business, with Baghdad's Karrada, Mansour, and Zayouna districts hosting thousands of Instagram-first fashion, electronics, and cosmetics sellers who accept ZainCash and cash-on-delivery through Hawa Delivery. These storefronts serve localised Arabic content, geotag-filtered discovery, and promotions visible only to Iraqi IPs. Our Asiacell and Zain Iraq residential proxies let social-commerce analytics firms and brand monitoring teams map Iraqi Instagram retail from authentic Baghdad subnets.

Legal & Compliance in Iraq

Key regulations affecting proxy usage and data collection

Law:Personal Data Protection Law No. 37 of 2023Regulator:Communications and Media Commission (CMC) with the Ministry of Communications

Iraq's Personal Data Protection Law No. 37 of 2023 is the country's first comprehensive modern data protection statute, replacing a patchwork of sectoral provisions in the Constitution, the Civil Code, and the Telecommunications Law No. 65 of 2012. The 2023 law introduces consent requirements for personal data processing, data subject rights of access, rectification, and erasure, mandatory breach notification, and restrictions on cross-border transfers to jurisdictions without equivalent protections. Enforcement is split between the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) for general controllers, the Central Bank of Iraq for financial-sector controllers, and the Ministry of Communications for telecom operators. Privacy notices should be presented in Arabic, with Kurdish also expected in the Kurdistan Region. The law is still being operationalised and enforcement practice is evolving; several provisions await executive regulations. ResProxy operates zero-log infrastructure and processes no personal data, keeping customer activity outside the direct scope of CMC controller obligations. Operators should also note Iraq's Electronic Signature and Electronic Transactions Law No. 78 of 2012 for e-commerce use cases.

Iraq Proxy Locations by City

City-level targeting available across 3 cities

Baghdad1,600 IPs

Erbil680 IPs

Basra420 IPs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Iraq proxy servers

Which Iraqi mobile operators are in your residential proxy pool?

Our Iraq residential proxy pool covers all three national mobile carriers - Asiacell (owned by Ooredoo Group, the largest carrier with strong southern and central Iraq coverage), Zain Iraq (part of Kuwait-based Zain Group, dominant in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region), and Korek Telecom (Erbil-headquartered with concentrated Kurdistan Region coverage). We also include Earthlink Telecommunications subscribers where available, Iraq's largest fixed-line ISP. Geographic coverage spans Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil, Najaf, Karbala, and Sulaymaniyah.

Why do I need Iraqi proxies instead of Jordanian or Turkish IPs?

Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar (IQD), operates under its own regulatory framework (including Law No. 37 of 2023 on data protection), and has its own dominant e-commerce platforms (Miswag, AlMeswag, Orisdi) and payment wallets (ZainCash, FastPay, NassWallet). None of these platforms serve authentic pricing or content to Jordanian, Turkish, Saudi, or Kuwaiti IPs. The Kurdistan Region operates with further administrative autonomy under the KRG. Our Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek residential proxies provide authentic Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil origin that no neighbouring country proxy can substitute.

Can I test ZainCash, FastPay, and Iraqi digital wallets?

Yes. ZainCash (operated by Zain Iraq), FastPay, and NassWallet are the three largest CBI-regulated digital wallets in Iraq, handling utility payments, government salary disbursements, and peer-to-peer transfers. All three geo-fence IQD top-ups, KYC onboarding, and merchant QR flows to Iraqi IP origin to meet Central Bank of Iraq compliance requirements. Our Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek residential proxies let fintech QA engineers and PSP integrators test Iraqi wallet flows from authentic Baghdad and Erbil subnets.

How does Iraq's Law No. 37 of 2023 affect proxy usage?

Law No. 37 of 2023 is Iraq's first modern data protection statute, introducing consent requirements, data subject rights, breach notification, and cross-border transfer restrictions. It regulates controllers processing Iraqi personal data - not the use of proxy infrastructure for public data collection. Using our proxies for public MAP monitoring, SERP tracking, or brand protection does not trigger CMC obligations. However, projects that collect personal data from Iraqi residents require a lawful basis and may need CMC notification. ResProxy operates zero-log infrastructure, keeping customer activity outside the direct scope of controller obligations.

Do you cover Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok)?

Yes. Our Korek Telecom residential proxies provide authentic Kurdistan Region IP origin across Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok - essential for accessing Kurdish-language content, KRG government portals, Rudaw/Kurdistan 24/NRT media, and KRI-specific Miswag storefronts. The Kurdistan Region operates with substantial administrative autonomy, and its digital economy is distinct from federal Iraq. Korek is the dominant KRI mobile carrier and the only authentic way to reach the Kurdish consumer from a local vantage point.

Can I monitor Miswag and AlMeswag e-commerce pricing?

Yes. Miswag is Iraq's largest domestic e-commerce marketplace with fulfilment in Baghdad and Basra, while AlMeswag and Orisdi compete for electronics, fashion, and FMCG share. All three serve IQD pricing exclusively to Iraqi IPs and run Ramadan, Eid, and Iraqi national holiday promotions invisible to foreign visitors. Our Asiacell and Zain Iraq residential proxies give MAP teams and brand protection analysts authentic Baghdad and Basra vantage points for Iraqi marketplace monitoring.

Can I access Iraqi oil and gas tender portals?

Yes. The Iraq Ministry of Oil, SOMO (State Oil Marketing Organization), Basra Oil Company, and the Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources publish tender notices, crude allocation bulletins, and contractor awards through portals that restrict access to Iraqi IP origin for security and regulatory reasons. Our Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Earthlink-backed residential proxies let oilfield services firms, commodity trading desks, and tender intelligence platforms access these portals from authentic Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil subnets.

Do your Iraq proxies support Instagram and WhatsApp social-commerce research?

Yes. Iraqi retail has shifted massively toward Instagram Shops, Facebook Marketplace, and WhatsApp Business, especially in Baghdad's Karrada, Mansour, and Zayouna districts. Iraqi sellers serve localised Arabic content and accept ZainCash and cash-on-delivery through Hawa Delivery and similar couriers. Our Asiacell and Zain Iraq residential proxies provide authentic Iraqi IP origin for social-commerce analytics, brand monitoring, and Iraqi influencer research.

How reliable is Iraqi mobile internet given power and security challenges?

Iraqi mobile internet has improved significantly since 2018. Median download speed now reaches 24.15 Mbps, 4G LTE coverage spans all major cities, and Asiacell, Zain Iraq, and Korek all invest heavily in network upgrades. Fixed broadband via Earthlink averages 30.87 Mbps in Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil. Power outages still affect uptime in some neighbourhoods, but our proxy pool automatically rotates around offline endpoints so your scraping jobs remain uninterrupted.

Which protocols and session types do Iraq proxies support?

All Iraq residential proxies support HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 protocols. We offer rotating sessions for large-scale Miswag, AlMeswag, and Iraqi SERP scraping, plus sticky sessions that hold a consistent Asiacell, Zain Iraq, or Korek IP for up to 30 minutes. Sticky sessions are essential for ZainCash and FastPay wallet onboarding, Miswag multi-step checkout flows, and Iraqi banking OTP tests where fraud scoring depends on IP continuity throughout the transaction.