Iraq’s paramilitaries, and the political entities associated with them, are powerful economic actors on the eve of an economic crisis, when Iraq’s youthful and financially beleaguered population is …
U.S. troop presence in Iraq, Afghanistan at 2,500, following White House order
U.S. troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan fell to 2,500 in each country in accordance with White House orders, the Acting Defense Secretary announced on Friday.
Trump Administration Confirms Withdrawals from Iraq, Afghanistan Days Before Inauguration
Despite concerns the draw-downs will complicate the incoming Biden administration’s options, Trump’s new Pentagon chief said they are close to ending the wars.
Iraq oil minister sees oil at $60 in second quarter of 2021
Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar expects oil prices to reach around $60 in the second quarter of 2021, he said in an interview with Iraq’s Sharqiya TV on Friday.
US meets troops reduction goal in Afghanistan, Iraq
The U.S. military has met its deadline of dropping down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan by Friday, acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller said.
Trump meets troop reduction targets in Afghanistan and Iraq
President Trump moved a step closer to meeting his campaign pledge to end the “endless wars” with the Defense Department announcing on Friday that troop reduction targets in Afghanistan and Iraq have …
With 2,500 each, US says lowest troops deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan in about two decades
Miller said that a path to peace in both the nations means the cuts of troop without compromising with the security for Americans and its allies …
With Trump Out, Iran, Iraq Move to Enhance Trade
Jubouri has visited Iran to remove hurdles to further expansion of economic relations which are the target of U.S. sanctions. The two Muslim neighbors held their fourth Joint Economic Committee …
COVID-19: Iraq bans travel to 20 countries with new coronavirus strain
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Thursday that it was suspending international air travel to 20 countries where a new strain of coronavirus has been detected. A statement specified that …
The delicate preparations for the pope’s upcoming trip to Iraq
Francis is scheduled to visit Iraq at the beginning of March, but there are great uncertainties over whether he’ll actually be able to make the trip …