A coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came first in Iraq’s parliamentary election, the Independent High Electoral Commission said on Wednesday. His coalition received 1.317 …
Iraq to be linked to GCC electricity grid next April
The electricity infrastructure of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will be connected with Iraq’s electrical grid in April 2026.
Iraq votes in parliamentary elections amid US security talks and concerns about Iranian influence
On November 11, Iraqis voted in the country’s sixth parliamentary election since 2006. More than 30 million people were eligible to vote, and estimates say turnout was around 55 percent. There were …
After elections, Iraq walks a tightrope between US ties and Iran’s control
Iraq’s recent election saw 329 seats contested along sectarian lines. The outcome will impact the US-Iraq security arrangement and address the growing power of Iran-backed militias.
Iraq’s PM Al-Sudani scores big election victory
The list backing incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has scored a big win in parliament after elections, sources close to his alliance told AFP on Wednesday. […] …
One last chance: UAE and Iraq’s World Cup hopes ride in Asia’s 5th qualifying round
Lose and the wait for a World Cup spot could extend another four years. Win and there’s a shot at one of the last two places in the expanded 48-team global tournament for 2026. Iraq and United Arab …
Iran engages in diplomatic blitz, strengthening ties with Iraq, Uzbekistan, UAE
Amid tensions with Israel and the US, Iran is ramping up diplomacy to build a “multipolar order,” strengthening ties with Iraq, the UAE, and Uzbekistan to safeguard its regional influence. Iran is …
Saudi Arabia, Iraq allocate full term crude volumes to Indian refiners in December, sources say
Middle Eastern producers Saudi Arabia and Iraq have allocated full term crude volumes to Indian refiners for December, while also offering more under optional contracts, sources at three Indian …
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait increase supplies to India in December, sources say
Middle Eastern producers Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait will raise crude oil supplies to India in December as Indian refiners seek alternatives to Russian barrels, sources at four Indian refiners said …
The balancing act that could define Iraq’s future
Sudani, the Iraqi prime minister gunning for a second term in the country’s elections on Tuesday, has many strings to his bow.