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 devalues its currency as US war on Iran disrupts oil shipping routes
Iraq has devalued its currency, changing the official exchange rate from around 1,300 dinars to 1,500 dinars per US dollar. – The Central Bank of Iraq said on Wednesday that…
Saudi energy minister says oil through East-West pipeline reached 5.8 million barrels
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Tuesday that oil pumped through the East-West Pipeline, which runs to the Kingdom’s Red Sea export hub of Yanbu, reached 5.8…
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…
Flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf to resume on Sunday
Iraq’s Najaf International Airport will resume flights to and from Iran from Sunday, with three evening flights scheduled, Iraq’s state news agency cited the airport as saying on Saturday. –…
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 says 40 daily Iranian flights cleared to fly to and from Najaf
Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are allowed 40 daily flights to and from Iraq’s Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister’s office said on Friday, following a suspension of flights…
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,…
Iran will continue seeking dialogue with US, president says
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran “has never avoided” dialogue with the United States even though it’s been attacked three times during negotiations. – Speaking at a meeting with entrepreneurs, Pezeshkian…