#Iraq
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PoliticsMiddle East Tensions Escalate: Iraq Approves 40 Daily Iranian Flights to Najaf Amid Regional Turmoil
Iraq has permitted 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf amid a wave of escalating regional tensions, military movements, and diplomatic maneuvers in the Middle East.
PoliticsIran Flags Expanded Militia Role in Iraq Following US Military Exit
Iran's Quds Force commander Brig Gen Esmail Qaani stated that the US withdrawal from Iraq paves the way for Tehran-backed militias to expand their influence, despite Iraqi efforts to bring armed groups under state control.
PoliticsNavigating Iraq's Future: What Lies Ahead Following the US Military Withdrawal
Following the official end of the US anti-ISIS mission and its withdrawal from Iraq, experts analyze the shifting dynamics of American and Iranian influence in the region.
PoliticsKataib Hezbollah Rejects Militia Disarmament Deal Following US Troop Departure from Iraq
Kataib Hezbollah has denied reaching a disarmament agreement with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi following the withdrawal of US troops. Meanwhile, the Iraqi government has pledged to take serious steps to disarm non-state armed groups and secure the nation's sovereignty.
PoliticsUS Concludes Military Exit From Iraq Over Two Decades After Invasion, Drawing Celebration From Iran and Allies
The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than 20 years, a milestone celebrated by Baghdad and Washington as well as Iran and its regional allies.
PoliticsHegseth Announces 20% Reduction for US Military Commanders as Iraq Marks Sovereignty Day
Hegseth announces a 20% reduction to US military commanders as Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day following the complete withdrawal of US troops.
PoliticsIraqi Government Advances Controversial PMF Law Amid US Withdrawal Concerns
Iraq has approved a controversial law to formalise the Popular Mobilisation Forces, drawing criticism from Washington over concerns of growing Iranian influence as US troops conclude their mission.
PoliticsIraq Reclaims Sovereignty as US Troops Depart, Raising New Internal Power Struggles
As foreign troops depart from Iraq, the nation faces complex internal security challenges, the lingering threat of ISIS, and managing its delicate relationships with both the US and Iran.
PoliticsUS Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional Challenges
The US military is officially ending its 12-year anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, raising new concerns over regional security and growing Iranian influence.
PoliticsAs US Troops Finally Withdraw, Can Iraq Navigate Its Future Security Alone?
Following the departure of the last remaining US troops from Iraq, experts debate whether the Iraqi government can handle upcoming security challenges alone and who benefits from the withdrawal.
PoliticsIraqi Counterterrorism Forces Eliminate ISIS Fighters Ahead of US-Led Coalition Withdrawal
Iraqi counterterror forces killed two suspected ISIS suicide bombers in Kirkuk just days before the scheduled withdrawal of US troops, sparking intense national debate over future security capabilities.
EconomyIraq Begins Importing Petrol via Syria in US-Backed Push to Strengthen Regional Ties
Iraq has started importing petrol through Syria via an overland trade route, marking a US-backed effort to strengthen bilateral ties and bypass trade disruptions.
SportsSaudi Arabia Advances to Gulf Cup Semi-Finals as Iraq Secures Late Win Over Kuwait
Saudi Arabia booked a place in the Gulf Cup semi-finals after defeating Oman, while Iraq secured a dramatic late victory against Kuwait.
EconomyIraq's Economy Strained as Regional War Cuts Oil Revenues and Drives Up Prices
The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran has severely disrupted Iraq's oil exports and supply chains, causing a multi-billion dollar revenue loss and placing immense pressure on the Iraqi dinar and local economy.
EconomyIraq Engages US in Direct Talks for Humanitarian Exemptions on Iranian Flights Amid New Sanctions
Iraq is holding direct talks with the US to secure humanitarian exemptions for Iranian flights to airports like Najaf and Baghdad, following strict new treasury sanctions.
EconomyIraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi Appeals to UN for Global Investment and Economic Reform
Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi addressed the UN General Assembly to pitch his economic plans, anti-corruption campaign, and vision for regional cooperation, calling on the global community to invest in Iraq.
PoliticsLebanon Prime Minister Urges Complete Israeli Withdrawal During United Nations Address
During a United Nations address, Iraq called for a sovereign Palestinian state while Lebanon pressed for a full Israeli withdrawal.
PoliticsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns of Iraq Fragmentation Amid Disarmament Challenges
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Iraq risks fragmentation unless its armed factions are placed under state control, highlighting ongoing challenges with Iran-aligned militias.
PoliticsUS and Iraq Discuss Militia Disarmament as Deadline is Extended to June 2027
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met at the UN General Assembly to discuss disarming militias as Iraq extends its weapons control deadline to June 2027.
PoliticsHistoric Unification of Peshmerga Forces Brings End to Decades of Kurdish Division in Iraq
Iraqi Kurdistan has officially unified its Peshmerga forces under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, ending decades of division between rival ruling parties and fulfilling a key US-led military reform demand.
PoliticsIraq and Jordan Join Trump-GCC Talks as High-Stakes US-Arab Diplomacy Escalates in New York
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Gulf officials, Iraq, and Jordan in New York as high-stakes US-Arab diplomacy intensifies around regional security and Iran.
Breaking NewsIraqi Police Colonel Wounded in Fierce Gunfight With Suspected Drug Dealers in Thi Qar Province
A senior Iraqi police officer was wounded during a raid against suspected drug dealers in Thi Qar province, resulting in the seizure of crystal meth and weapons.
PoliticsTragic Killing of Baghdad Police Commander Exposes Iraq's Severe Housing Crisis and Land Mafias
The fatal shooting of a Baghdad police commander during a clearance operation highlights Iraq's deep-rooted housing crisis, rampant land mafias, and the failure of state authority.
PoliticsIraq Seizes Drone-Launching Platform Linked to Attack on Saudi Oil Pipeline
Iraqi security forces have seized a drone-launching platform used in an attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline, prompting high-level investigations and military leadership changes in the Maysan province.