said the French leader was focusing on Lebanon and Iraq as he believes Paris could play a mediating role if regional tensions escalate further. “France has very good relations with Saudi Arabia and it …
Iraq May Ask for Two Month Extension for Extra OPEC+ Output Cuts
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U.S. seizes terrorist websites used to recruit, destabilize Iraq
The United States has seized websites used by an Iran-backed terrorist organization to recruit new members and further destabilize the political situation in Iraq, the Justice Department said …
Soldier to Receive Medal of Honor for Iraq Hostage Rescue
An American soldier who helped rescue about 70 hostages set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq has been approved to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during a daring 2015 raid, The …
Iraq is presented with golden opportunity to strengthen US, Gulf ties, shake off Iran
But so far, Iraq has produced no clear roadmap to tackle either of these issues that the US has said are important for future bilateral relations. In the first meeting between a US president and an …
Macron backs Iraq ‘sovereignty’ on first Baghdad visit
French President Emmanuel Macron met his Iraqi counterpart Wednesday on his first official visit to Baghdad, where he insisted the war-scarred country should reassert its “sovereignty” despite …
Foreign Interference Main Challenge Facing Iraq, Says France’s Macron
“We are here for and we will continue to support Iraq,” Macron said at a news conference in Baghdad with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih. Iraq should not become a battleground for proxy conflicts …
Foreign interference, Islamic state main challenges for Iraq, says France’s Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged support for Iraq on Wednesday and said the main challenges facing the country are Islamic State militants and foreign interference in its affairs.
French President: keen to help guarantee Iraq’s security and economic sovereignty
French President Emmanuel Macron, who is visiting Iraq, said on Wednesday he aimed to help guarantee its security and economic sovereignty.
France’s Emmanuel Macron visits Iraq for ‘sovereignty initiative’
The French president has arrived in Baghdad on a mission to bolster Iraq’s sovereignty as it struggles under the weight of regional power politics. He said it’s France’s job to help Iraqis “take their …