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Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is on something of a diplomatic roll at the moment. Having concluded a weeklong visit to the United States on July 19, 2026, during which he charmed President Donald Trump, al-Zaidi is now expected to head to Tehran to do the same with Iran’s new…

The Conversation

BP And ConocoPhillips Are Pouring Billions Into Iraq. The Bigger Goal Is Reducing Iran's Energy Influence.

ConocoPhillips has agreed to acquire a 42% stake in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited, expanding its footprint in northern Iraq at a time when the United States and Iraq are working to strengthen energy ties and reduce the region's dependence on routes vulnerable to disruption.

International Business Times

$10 million on Trump's head? Iran-backed militia offers hefty amount to assassinate US President

An Iran-backed Iraqi militia umbrella, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump, describing it as retaliation for the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, according to Iran-owned Press TV.

The Economic Times

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'Whoever kills Trump ...': Iran-backed Iraqi militia puts $10 million bounty on US president

An Iran-backed militia umbrella calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump.

The Times of India

Critics Slam Trump's Oval Office: Looks Like a Casino Because It Has 'More and More Gold'

Donald Trump's meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister was overshadowed by social media criticism of the Oval Office's increasingly gold decor, diverting attention from discussions to interior design.

International Business Times UK

US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states

Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month

The Guardian - UK

Iran launches strikes on neighbours as Trump threatens to hit power plants

Tehran's attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

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US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say

The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group

The Independent UK

Trump says US will be 'taking a lot of oil out' of Iraq as US aims to do a lot of deals

US President Trump met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. He indicated substantial future deals and oil extraction from Iraq. Washington will offer protection if Iraq requires it, though this is unlikely. Decisions will depend on Iraq's efforts to disarm Iranian-backed militias. This meeting marks a…

The Economic Times

The Latest: Supreme Court justices set to testify in rare appearance before Congress

The U.S. and Iran are once again on the verge of all-out war

The Independent UK

Trump hosts Iraqi PM who chaired bank accused of funneling money to Iran

Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office

The Independent UK

Powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will start handing its weapons to the state

One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups says it will begin putting its weapons under government control

The Independent UK

Iraq swears in new prime minister as US presses Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups

Iraqi parliament approved Ali al-Zaidi's government on Thursday, with the new prime minister vowing a state monopoly on weapons as Washington leans on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed groups.

Euronews

Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup

Iraq's parliament has approved the government program and part of the Cabinet lineup of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi

The Independent UK

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