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POLITICS1d agoSyria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and southSyrian President Ahmad al Sharaa hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in Damascus on October 28 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and reviving energy cooperation. The historic visit came as Syria faces continuing security challenges, including a deadly Jordanian airstrike in the south, clashes with foreign jihadists in Idlib, and tensions surrounding the return of displaced Kurds in northern Syria. The post Syria hosts Iraqi PM for visit amid security challenges in north and south appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICS3d agoIraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi meets Ahmed al-Sharaa in historic Syria visitTalks focused on enhancing trade, reviving Baniyas oil pipeline and achieving stability through cooperation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoIraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and JordanIraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is seeking to strengthen border security and regional cooperation amid tensions with Iran over the closure of a key crossing in Iraq’s Maysan province, while also pursuing closer ties with Jordan and Syria. The developments come as Baghdad continues to face threats from Iranian-backed militias, concerns over instability along its borders, and challenges to bringing armed groups under state control. The post Iraq juggles border security and ties with Iran, Syria, and Jordan appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICS5d agoIraqi parliament approves most remaining cabinet appointments, including Iran-backed militia figuresLong War Journal
POLITICS6d agoIraqis mark seven years since Tishreen protests with reform demandsThousands gather in Tahrir Square to mark seven years since Iraq’s 2019 ‘Tishreen’ protests.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 24Oh , Boyda : Kansas Congresswoman Walks out on General Positive Iraq TestimonyA Kansas Congresswoman walked out during a General's positive testimony regarding Iraq. This action highlights a political disagreement or protest related to foreign policy.newsbusters.org · United States
POLITICSOct 21The withdrawal of the US-led coalition is a loss for Iraq’s sovereigntyThe government secured the withdrawal of foreign partners before securing obedience from armed factions. That leaves Baghdad with less leverage against Iran’s allies in Iraq. The post The withdrawal of the US-led coalition is a loss for Iraq’s sovereignty appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 16Iraq parliament approves al-Zaidi’s cabinet amid growing economic concernsIraq's parliament has finalised key minister appointments five months after al-Zaidi's government took office.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 12Engineer Robert Pether heading home to Ireland after being detained in Iraq for five yearsIrish resident had been under travel ban in Baghdad after being let out of prison a year agoIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 8Why has Iraq devalued its currency, and why are some MPs against it?MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal eraIraq is grappling with controversy over the role of Iran-backed militias following the departure of US forces, including an incident in which Popular Mobilization Forces members were photographed driving over an American flag. Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is pushing to bring militia weapons under state control by June 2027, with several factions reportedly agreeing to disarm while others continue to resist. The post US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal era appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICSOct 5Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, one hundred days inMonths of political deadlock after Iraq’s November 2025 parliamentary elections ended in May 2026 when coalition talks among the Shia Coordination Framework (CF), Kurdish, and Sunni leaders led to the nomination of Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister. During the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) […] The post Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, one hundred days in appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 5Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days inDuring the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) surveyed Iraqis nationwide, and the data offer valuable insights into how Iraqis assess the new administration at this early stage. The post Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days in appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 4Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemptionThe Iraqi government said it had secured an agreement with the US allowing Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily flights to and from Najaf.hindustantimes · india
POLITICSOct 4Iraq detains those involved in outrage against US flag at militia paradeIraqi authorities arrested those responsible for dishonoring the American flag during a parade in Baghdad on Sovereignty Day. The act, which generated international controversy, occurred at a ceremony for Iraqi militias after the withdrawal of anti-jihadist forces.Clarín
POLITICSOct 3Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, Prime Minister SaysFlights between the neighboring countries had been halted after broad U.S. penalties on Iran’s aviation industry.NYT World
POLITICSOct 2Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemptionMahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2'America is leaving Iraq, but Iran isn't: Withdrawal a massive strategic and tactical mistake'Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bamo Nouri, investigative journalist and also Honorary Research Fellow with the Department of International Politics at City Saint George's University of London. He sees the end of the American military presence in Iraq as a profound shift in the balance of power inside the country. For him, the central question is not whether Iraq has formally regained sovereignty, but whether it possesses the political cohesion, security capacity and economic independence necessary to exercise that sovereignty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctionsIran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Washingtons Iraq project ends where it began : in failureAn assessment suggests that Washington's project in Iraq has ended in failure, mirroring its beginning. This offers a critical perspective on a significant foreign policy endeavor.iraqsun.com · Iraq
POLITICSOct 1Letter from Mideast : Iraq begins a new chapterA report from the Middle East indicates that Iraq is entering a new phase. This suggests significant political or social changes occurring within the country.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Arab News | Al - Zaidi gambles on finally breaking the militia grip on IraqA figure named Al-Zaidi is undertaking a significant effort to break the influence of militias in Iraq. This represents a critical political challenge and potential shift in power dynamics within the country.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSOct 1US troops invaded Iraq 23 years ago. Now Iraq and Iran are celebratingUS troops invaded Iraq in March 2003 amid the bogus claim that Saddam Hussein had developed weapons of mass destructionIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 1Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawalNight time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday.Al Jazeera [en]
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