The State Department official said that the US was working to secure financial support for Iraq from the international community and various private-sector businesses. But “the presence of …
Just ahead of the election, Pompeo is pressuring Iraq’s leader and raising tensions with Iran
Pompeo’s demand creates a stark dilemma for Iraq’s new prime minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who until now had been a Trump administration favorite. The Iraqi leader wants to curb Iran’s proxy forces, …
Kadhimi follows through on promises to reform Iraq’s security sector
Kadhimi’s recent appointments and reforms are likely to face resistance from some political blocs and armed groups who feel they are losing power.
U.S. cutting troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000, Pentagon confirms
The Pentagon’s top officer in the Middle East confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. will cut the number of troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 in the coming weeks.
There is no foreign occupation of Iraq, no reason to fire rockets: EU ambassador
The frequent rocket attacks in Baghdad, especially around the American embassy, are “reckless acts” that have made it difficult for diplomats to work and serve no purpose, the European Ambassador to …
Iraq Bans Import of 29 Agricultural, Animal Products
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The list of ban …
Iraq veteran cleared over teenager’s death after 17-year ‘witch-hunt’
A decorated army veteran has finally been cleared over the death of a young Iraqi man in Basra after a 17-year ordeal involving eight investigations.Major Robert Campbell, 47, last night expressed …
Trial begins for father accused of kidnapping daughter, leaving her in Iraq
A Calgary mother never saw her daughter again after sending the 11-year-old on a three-month summer vacation to Egypt with the child’s father in what has turned out to be a parental kidnapping, …
KRG denies Iraqi finance minister allegations of oil smuggling
“There are indications that the KRG is not cutting back to the limits required by the OPEC+ agreement for which federal Iraq has to make up this difference,” Iraqi Finance Minister and Deputy Prime …
In sign of frustration, US shortens sanctions waiver to Iraq
The United States has extended a sanctions waiver that enables Iraq to continue importing gas from Iran but this time granting a significantly shorter waiver period, Iraqi officials and the U.S. State …