Iraq’s prime minister arrives in Riyadh for talks
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in the Saudi capital Riyadh for talks, according to a statement on X from his office. – In an article on Iraqi-Saudi relations…
Iraqi PM, US presidential envoy discuss regional security situation
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has met US presidential envoy Tom Barrack to discuss security developments in the region. – During Monday’s meeting, the two sides also discussed ways to…
Iraq’s prime minister says 3 of 5 armed groups have handed over their weapons
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Monday that three of five armed groups that agreed to give up their weapons have already done so, while talks continue with the remaining…
Iraq and Turkiye launch talks on long-term oil and gas framework agreement
Iraq and Turkiye have announced the start of negotiations on a framework agreement for cooperation in oil and gas, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA). – Iraqi Oil Minister…
Iraq’s PM vows territory will not be used to threaten neighbours
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has hailed the withdrawal of US troops and international forces from Iraq as “the realisation of full and comprehensive Iraqi sovereignty”. – In a statement,…
Iraqi PM celebrates ‘new phase of sovereignty’ as US coalition pulls out
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says Iraq has entered a new chapter of “sovereignty” following the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from the country. – “A new phase has begun…
US to hand over center at Baghdad airport: Iraq FM
The United States will transfer to Iraq a diplomatic and logistics hub at Baghdad airport that was repeatedly targeted by Iran-backed groups during the Middle East war, the foreign ministry…
Turkey and Iraq agree Turkey will turn over military camp in northern Iraq
Turkey and Iraq agreed on Wednesday for Turkish forces to hand over a military camp in northern Iraq to the Iraqi government gradually, they said after talks in New York,…
Iraqi PM’s national security adviser says no deadline for bringing militia weapons under state control
Iraq’s national security adviser Qasim al-Araji says no deadline has been set for a committee tasked with bringing all weapons under the government’s control. – “Recent reports about setting a…
US starts dismantling air defense systems in northern Iraq ahead of troop withdrawal
The United States forces stationed in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan have begun dismantling their air defense systems ahead of the final withdrawal of the international coalition troops scheduled…