The coronavirus pandemic has forced the US-led military coalition battling ISIS to pause or suspend significant aspects of its campaign in Iraq and Syria, even as the terror group seeks to exploit the …
Iraq appoints Mustafa al-Kadhimi as prime minister
A former Iraqi intelligence chief with close ties to the United States and Britain has been appointed prime minister, ending a six-month power vacuum which has sapped confidence in the country’s …
Despite US boost, new Iraqi premier faces key challenges
Despite a boost from the U.S. hours after his inauguration early Thursday, Iraq’s new prime minister will have to walk a tightrope to appease both powerful Iran-backed …
New Iraq prime minister after five months of deadlock
Iraq’s parliament has approved a new government, ending months of deadlock as the country battles an economic crisis and the coronavirus pandemic. Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the …
Iraq’s Former Spy Chief Voted Prime Minister After 6 Months Of Caretaker Government
Kathimi was the third candidate that Iraq’s president had asked to try to form a government. Parliament approved the majority of Kathimi’s cabinet early Thursday morning.
US to grant Iraq gas waiver in show of support for new PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. plans to grant Iraq a 120-day sanctions waiver enabling the country to import Iranian gas and electricity to meet its power needs, the State Department said, hours after …
Ex-spy Chief Becomes Iraq PM Amid Fiscal, Virus Crises
Iraq’s former spy chief Mustafa Kadhemi took office as prime minister Thursday facing a staggering economic crisis, a pandemic and the spectre of renewed protests after breaking months of political …
As New Iraq PM Takes Helm, Public Salaries On Chopping Block
With its financial outlook darkening by the day, Iraq is considering slashing its massive public payroll — an unpopular move likely to renew protests as a new government takes the helm. The new …
Iraq Chooses New Prime Minister, an Ex-Intelligence Chief Backed by U.S.
Kadhimi, Iraq has its first real government in more than five months. He will confront an array of daunting problems.
Iraq’s squabbling parliament agrees new prime minister
Kadhimi has been confirmed as Iraq’s prime minister after parliament backed him and some of his proposed ministers, giving the country a functioning government for the first time in six months. The …