Iraq

Iraq Achieves Milestone in National Security: Combat Strike Readiness Certified

Iraq has taken a major step toward independence after the U.S.-led coalition confirmed Iraq’s...

Steady Supply of Livestock Ensures Meat Availability

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources (MAFWR) has announced the provision of...

New Dams in Salalah Boost Water Security

The Omani government inaugurated two new dams in Salalah on Sunday, aiming to improve...

Saudi Arabia GCC Banks’ Return on Equity Climbs

GCC banks showed strong momentum as return on equity climbed to 13.2 percent in...

Iraq Delays Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline Amid Regional Challenges

Iraq has postponed its plans to revive the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline due to security and logistical challenges in the region. The announcement underscores how geopolitical...

Iraqi Forces Capture Senior ISIS Commander in Anbar Raid

Iraq’s National Security Service announced the successful mission on Tuesday. The agency targeted a dangerous ISIS cell in Anbar province. This area has witnessed...

Customs Tariff Ruling Deepens Iraq Trade Crisis

The Iraqi Federal Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge against Decision No. 957 on Wednesday. This ruling upholds the government’s controversial increase in customs...

Maliki’s ‘One Army’ Remark Reignites Debate Over PMF’s Future Role

Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has ignited fresh political controversy. He called for confining all weapons to the state. He insisted Iraq must have...

Iraq Executes Former Saddam Officer for 1980 Cleric Killing

A former senior Iraqi officer faced execution this week. The government convicted him for a historic sectarian crime. This historic sectarian crime happened over...

Deadly Fire Erupts at Major Iraqi Oil Refinery in Baiji

A refinery equipment explosion caused a deadly fire in northern Iraq. This serious industrial accident resulted in multiple casualties. The fire erupted at the...

Kurdistan President and US Consul General Discuss Government Formation

Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani held important talks Monday. He met United States Consul General Wendy Green in Erbil. Their discussion centered on the...

Al-Maliki, US Diplomat Discuss Strategic Ties and Regional Balance

Iraqi political leader Nouri al-Maliki met a US diplomat in Baghdad. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations this Monday. Al-Maliki leads the influential State of...

Iraqi Leadership Addresses ISIS, Diplomacy, and Economic Challenges

Iraq's ruling coalition reviewed several critical strategic files. The State Administration Coalition held a major meeting Sunday. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani hosted the...

New Tariffs Spark Trader Strike and Market Shutdowns in Baghdad

A widespread customs tariff protest has shuttered Baghdad's main markets. Wholesale traders launched a significant strike this Sunday. They fiercely oppose new government import...

Officials Report Increased ISIS Operations in Western Iraqi Provinces

Iraqi provincial officials warn of expanding ISIS activities. Local authorities cite two recent suicide attacks specifically. Anbar and Nineveh provinces face increased militant operations....

Iraqi Forces Intercept Massive Captagon Shipment Using GPS Balloons

Iraqi military intelligence foiled a sophisticated smuggling method this weekend. Security forces seized sixty thousand Captagon pills. The operation occurred in Iraq's vast western...

Iraq Remains Top Arab Source for Turkish Tourists in 2025

Iraqi tourists again led all Arab nations visiting Turkey in 2025. Official Turkish ministry data confirms this continued tourism influx. Over one million Iraqi citizens...

Iraqi Shiite Leader Advocates for Formalizing Key Political Bloc

A prominent Iraqi Shiite leader has issued a significant political proposal. Ammar al-Hakim called for formalizing a major Shiite alliance. He leads the National...

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