Iraq has begun enforcing a 2016 ban on alcoholic beverages, an official document showed, a move some Iraqis attribute to the growing clout of Islamic religious parties that they fear is threatening …
Iraq Repays Debts for Import of Iranian Commodities in Dinars
Iraq’s financial crisis has worsened and compelled it to repay its debts to Iran in Iraqi dinars, Iraqi officials told Middle East Eye.
Ericsson pays US$207m DoJ fine over alleged bribery in Iraq
Swedish telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson has paid a fine of US$207 million over breaches of a deferred prosecution agreement reached with the US Department of Justice in 2019, the …
The Iraq War Unleashed an Age of Grift. We’re Still Living in It
The Iraq War was supposed to showcase American potency after 9/11. But the fuck-around stage gave way within months to a finding-out stage that lasted for years. A war partially predicated on dealing …
Egypt, Iraq to accelerate implementation of joint projects: Sisi to Sudani
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi expressed on Sunday Egypt’s eagerness to expedite the implementation of joint projects with Iraq in order to accomplish their shared development objectives, promote …
Iraqi court issues warrant for ex-finance minister in corruption case
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – An Iraqi court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for four senior officials from the previous government, including the finance minister, in connection with an investigation …
Treating Hussein was unexpected. Be ready for anything, Iraq vet tells Sarasota crowd
Dr. Sudip Bose, an Army medic who treated the former Iraqi dictator, shared words of wisdom during a speech in Sarasota.
Iraq seeks a ‘fair and realistic’ share of water flow, says president
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq is seeking a fair and realistic share of water flow into the country from neighboring upstream countries and does not intend to hoard all quantities for itself, the …
Saagar Enjeti: Lab Leak Coverup Shields Fauci, “Just Like Iraq WMD”
Breaking Points’ Saagar Enjeti breaks down how the lab leak coverup compares to the lies surrounding the WMD’s in Iraq. “Well, I won’t lie and say it hasn’t been satisfying watching the mainstream …
How Iraq caused a currency crisis by paying Iran in dinars
Desperate to avoid power shortages, Kadhimi’s government gave Iran billions of dinars. US sanctions however mean it can no longer access the dinars it needs …