Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Death Of ISIS Leader Iraqi Prime Minister announces death of Islamic State leader in joint U.S.-Iraq military operation, emphasizing no place for terrorists in Iraq. Coalition ... Top News · Oct 23, 2024
Joe Biden to meet national security team as fears grow of retaliatory Iranian attack on Israel US is attempting to ‘turn the temperature down’ after assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders last week escalate tensions The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
Iraq Bans Kurdish Separatist Group PKK, Supports Turkey Iraq bans PKK following Turkish pressure. Tensions rise over PKK presence in northern Iraq. Joint actions discussed. Top News · Jul 23, 2024
Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears of regional conflict. Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2024
Iraq Denies Iran Launched Missiles From Its Territory Iraq's Prime Minister denies reports of Iran launching missiles from Iraq, emphasizing neutrality and peace in the region amidst heightened tensions. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
President Biden Addresses Iran's Attack On Israel President Biden addresses Iran's attack on Israel, emphasizing ceasefire efforts and regional stability. Top News · Apr 15, 2024
Biden To Host Iraqi PM For Talks On ISIS Mission President Biden to meet Iraqi PM al-Sudani to discuss ISIS fight, financial reforms, and U.S.-Iraq relations. Top News · Mar 22, 2024
Iraq condemns U.S. airstrikes against Iran-linked groups Iraqi government officials condemned the retaliatory U.S. airstrikes, saying the attacks showed U.S. forces had become a threat to their host country. WEKU · Feb 3, 2024
US, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition There are about 2,500 US troops still deployed in Iraq as part of the coalition formed in 2014 to help defeat ISIL. Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2024
As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces? Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
Iraq’s governing Shia alliance strengthened in provincial elections The Iran-aligned coalition wins 101 out of 285 seats, and is boosted before parliamentary elections in 2025. Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023
Iraqis to vote for powerful provincial councils in election The first council elections in a decade are expected to strengthen the grip of pro-Iran groups. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups, fearing Gaza spillover Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced the government in Baghdad to perform a balancing act that is becoming more difficult by the day The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Blinken says 'far too many' Palestinians have died as Israel wages relentless war on Hamas U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says “far too many” Palestinians have died and suffered as Israel wages a relentless war against the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 Blinken leaves Middle East with no progress on hostages or humanitarian pause Even number of aid trucks passing in to Gaza falls during visit of US secretary of state to region
Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023 Blinken makes unannounced Iraq trip amid Israel-Gaza war spillover fears Top US diplomat’s visit comes after Lebanon accuses Israel of killing four civilians in air raid.
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023 Iraq executes three for 2016 ISIL blast that killed hundreds One of the deadliest attacks to ever hit Iraq killed 323 people who were in a shopping area in 2016.
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023 Iran says deal agreed with Iraq for disarming, relocation of Kurdish rebels Tehran sets deadline of September 19 for rebels to be disarmed and removed from bases in northern Iraq.
Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2023 Iraqi PM Sudani and Syria’s Assad hold talks in Damascus The two leaders say they discussed fighting drugs, return of refugees and lifting of Western sanctions imposed in Syria.
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023 Iraqi premier in Syria to discuss boosting cooperation during the first visit in over a decade Iraq’s prime minister is holding talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus during the first trip of its kind to the war-torn country since the 12-year conflict began
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Iraqi officials are defending a barter deal with Iran, say it doesn't violate US sanctions on Tehran Iraqi officials are defending a deal inked this week to barter oil for gas with Iran, saying it does not violate U.S. sanctions on Tehran but will help alleviate a worsening electricity crisis in Iraq
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 Iraq, Qatar agree to boost economic, energy cooperation during emir's visit to Baghdad Qatar and Iraq have inked a series of economic and energy deals during a visit to Baghdad by the Qatari emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
The Independent UK · May 27, 2023 Iraq announces plans for $17 billion transportation project linking Asia to Europe Iraq’s prime minister announced plans for a $17 billion regional transportation project intended to facilitate the flow of goods from Asia to Europe
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023 Sudani Stresses Iraq’s Readiness to Support its Economic Partners Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met on Tuesday with representatives from various foreign international oil companies to discuss progress in the oil investment sector and the development of partnerships between Iraq and major international players. During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed on the progress of work in…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023 Iraq, Italy Discuss Joint Military Cooperation Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto discussed in Baghdad on Tuesday strengthening their bilateral relations and security and political cooperation. Sudani praised Italy's role in combating terrorism and the ISIS extremist group through the US-led international coalition and in training Iraqi security forces within…