Iraq eyes Europe as it seeks to diversify oil exports: PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Tuesday that he discussed selling oil to Europe during visits to France and Germany, as Baghdad seeks to diversify its export routes and…
No intention of military confrontation with armed factions: Iraqi PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says his government has no intention of entering into a military confrontation with armed factions, adding that constructive talks are under way over bringing weapons…
Iraq PM says country will not be used as launchpad for attacks on neighbours
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says the country will not allow its territory or airspace to be used to launch attacks against neighbouring nations, the Iraqi News Agency reports. –…
Saudi intel chief in Baghdad to discuss regional security with Iraq PM
Saudi Arabia’s head of General Intelligence visited Baghdad on Friday to discuss regional security developments with Iraq’s prime minister. – Khalid al-Hmeidan met with the Iraqi premier, Ali al-Zaidi, and…
Yemen’s Houthis are attacking Saudi Arabia from Iraq
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia this week from Iraqi territory in coordination with Iraqi armed groups, according to assessments by Saudi Arabia and regional partners, reflecting growing coordination among…
Baghdad orders probe into drone attacks on Saudi Arabia launched from Iraqi territory
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Monday ordered an investigation into the drone attack on Saudi Arabia launched from Iraqi territory, vowing legal action against anyone found responsible. – In…
Iran rejects new US ceasefire proposal
On Thursday, Tehran rejected Washington’s ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, the The New York Times (NYT) newspaper reported citing sources. – According to the newspaper, Iranian…
US hails agreement between Baghdad and Damascus to restore Iraq-Syria oil pipeline
The US State Department on Friday reported a major oil pipeline between Iraq and Syria, which has been closed for decades, will be restored by the two countries. – “The…
Iraq sets September 30 deadline for pro-Iran militias to disarm
Iraq’s government has given pro-Iran armed groups in the country until September 30 to disarm, coinciding with the end of the US-led anti-extremist coalition’s mission, its spokesman said on Monday.…
Iraq and US Strengthen Partnership Under New Strategic Vision
Joint Statement: Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and Special Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack In their June 15 meeting, Prime Minister Al-Zaidi and Special Presidential Envoy Barrack reiterated the shared commitment of…