PTSD is for people who fought in Iraq not for people who want to bring their dog on a plane,’ he said during a monologue on Real Time With Bill Maher on Friday. Maher insisted that Americans ‘really …
U.S. at war in Iraq, MLK leads voting march: News Journal archives, week of March 17
News Journal archives, week of March 17, include MLK leads Selma voting rights march in 1965, U.S. at war in Iraq in 2003, financial crisis in 2008 …
Iraq to complete 500 MW link with Kuwait by year’s end, minister says
BAGHDAD – Iraq will complete a link to Kuwait’s power grid by the end of 2024 and begin receiving 500 megawatts of electricity, a government minister was quoted as saying by state media, amid a push …
Why Sunni autonomy is back on the agenda in Iraq
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Why Sunni autonomy is back on the agenda in Iraq Calls for the …
Iran reportedly pushed US to broker Gaza ceasefire during secret talks in Oman
NYT reports that US in turn asked for Tehran to halt attacks by its proxies in Yemen, Iraq and Syria, which Iranian officials claim they can’t do unless fighting ends in Gaza The post Iran reportedly …
Baghdad’s PKK ban: a win-win for Iraq and Turkey but a warning to Iran
The move could ease Turkey’s military operations in northern Iraq while at the same allowing Baghdad to extend its presence and control over its territory.
What does US sanctions waiver mean for Iraq’s energy dependence on Iran?
Iraq is seeking to boost its domestic natural gas sector and find alternatives to Iranian electricity but has not made significant progress, according to one expert.
US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region
Biden administration extends Iranian sanction waiver as Iraq looks to cut energy dependence on Tehran. On Friday, John Kirby said none of the money will be going to Iran.
KRG says Iraq paid less than half its 2023 budget share
The cash-strapped KRG has repeatedly accused Baghdad of not making regular payments of its share of federal funds. Last June, Iraq passed a three-year budget of which the Kurdistan Region’s share is …
Turkey, Iraq Reach PKK Security Deal and Seek Closer Trade Ties
Turkey and Iraq reached a landmark security deal to crack down on Kurdish militants holed up in the mountains of northern Iraq.