The Trump administration said it would close the embassy unless the Iraqi government stops rocket attacks by Shiite militias against U.S. interests.
US says it will leave Baghdad embassy if Iraq doesn’t rein in attacks: report
The U.S. told Iraq that it will leave its embassy in Baghdad if Iraq doesn’t rein in the attacks on personnel connected to American troops, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. Secretary of State …
Jordan, Iraq business communities discuss investment opportunities
President of Jordan and Amman Chambers of Industry, Fathi Al-Jaghbeer, lauded the strong trade and economic relations between Jordan and Iraq, adding Amman is looking forward to real partnerships with …
U.S. tells Iraq it’s planning to pull out of Baghdad embassy
Officials have warned the Iraqi government and U.S. partners of a full withdrawal unless Iraq reins in militia attacks on U.S. personnel and interests.
Iran and Iraq agree to boost ties in high-level meetings
Iraq’s Foreign Minister visits Tehran to discuss political and economic ties, as well as the US role in the region.
All Flights to Iraq Suspended Until Arbaeen
All domestic airlines have suspended flights to Iraq until Arbaeen that falls on Oct. 8 this year. According to Maqsoud Asadi-Samani, secretary of the Association of Iranian Airli …
Iraq’s Failure to put a Stop to Torture
By Belkis Wille, for Just Security . Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News .
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New US Threats To Iraq Widen Rifts, Leave PM Exposed
Iraq has long been caught in a tug-of-war between its allies Iran and the US, rendered rockier by Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy against Tehran since 2018. In a new escalation, US Secretary of …
Fort Bragg family, veterans organization react to Iraq troop reduction announcement
Isabelle Stevens waited in her car to pick up her husband from his second deployment during their five-year marriage. High school sweethearts since she was 15, Stevens said they were three semesters …
Iran slams US and Israel in high-level meetings with Iraq
Iraq wants to reduce tensions between US and Iran-backed militias even as video shows IRGC Quds Force commander Ghaani in Iraq.