The Silk Route Transit is a fibre-optic terrestrial cable across Iraq, over 3500 kilometres. It is owned and operated by iQ Group, a leading Iraqi fiber optic provider founded in 2005. The Silk Route Transit's multilayer fibre-optic network provides the shortest alternative terrestrial route to. Ooredoo Group and ITPC Partner to Land FIG Subsea Cable in Iraq, Advancing Regional and Global Connectivity This milestone marks the next phase in the disciplined rollout of the project, positioning Iraq as a critical transit point for global data traffic between Asia and Europe 16 March 2025 Doha. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) has announced a new strategic vision aimed at delivering major projects to support Iraq's economy and sustainable development. The plan was presented during a meeting attended by members of parliament from the Reconstruction and Development bloc, where. Baghdad (IraqiNews. 19 years down the line, iQ, with its full range. Together, these initiatives—domestic fiber expansion and international submarine connectivity—reflect the ministry's commitment to advancing Iraq's digital transformation, strengthening infrastructure, and integrating the country more deeply into global communications networks.