Kadhimi, a former intelligence chief, as prime minister early Thursday, after two previous candidates had stepped aside in recent months. Iraq has been without a prime minister since November, when …
Iran gets its man in Baghdad … but is still reeling from the killing of Suleimani
The new Iraqi premier has managed, with Iran’s blessing, to form a government, but both countries appear to be floundering in a power vacuum …
ISIS exploits Iraq’s coronavirus lockdown to step up attacks
Islamic State militants in Iraq are exploiting the coronavirus lockdown to step up attacks, carrying out strikes that are more frequent, and sometimes audacious, than those it has claimed in recent …
ISIS seeks to exploit pandemic to mount resurgence in Iraq and Syria
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 …
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 …