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abcnews.go.comworld3 hrs ago
Iran Strikes Kurdistan Region as Iraqi Leader Visits U.S.
Iran conducted strikes inside Iraq's Kurdistan Region. The attacks coincide with the Iraqi prime minister's visit to the United States and have raised regional tensions.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Qatar Condemns Reported Iranian Strikes on Iraqi Kurdish Region
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that reported Iranian attacks on Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region violated the region’s sovereignty and international law. The ministry issued the statement amid reports of multiple strikes across the Gulf region.
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middleeastmonitor.compolitics2 days ago
Iran-Aligned Iraqi Militia Group Offers $10 Million Reward for Killing Trump
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced a $10 million bounty for the killing of President Donald J. Trump. The group tied the reward to its accusations over the 2020 U.S. strike that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The reward is described as funded by donation…
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uctoday.combusiness2 days ago
Chevron Prepares Deals for Two Iraqi Oil Fields and Kirkuk-Baniyas Pipeline Study
Chevron is preparing preliminary agreements to invest in the Nasiriyah and West-Qurna-2 oil fields in Iraq and to study rebuilding a pipeline from Kirkuk to the Syrian port of Baniyas. The Houston-based company has been in talks with the Iraqi government for 12 to 18 months.
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theiranproject.compolitics3 days ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Meets President Trump After Attending Iran Leader Funeral
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met President Trump in the Oval Office this week after attending the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The visit followed weeks of U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure the meeting.
pbs.orgworld4 days ago
Iraqi Authorities Seize Over 825 Pounds of Gold and $120 Million in Anti-Corruption Operations
Operations linked to a former oil minister's May arrest yielded more than 825 pounds of gold and over $96 million in funds plus assets. At least 21 people were detained, including officials and parliament members. Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi discussed the effort during a July 14…
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Drained for Basin Repairs After Vandalism Charges
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained on July 14, 2026, for repairs to cuts in its basin. Four people face charges including U.S. Olympian David Hearn, who pleaded not guilty. President Trump met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi the same day.
algemeiner.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Says U.S. No Longer Needs Military Presence in Iraq
President Trump stated July 14 that Iran has been weakened enough for Iraq to manage without American troops. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Zaidi said the end of the coalition mission would remove justification for armed factions outside state control.
middleeasteye.netpolitics4 days ago
Iraq Prime Minister Says All US Forces to Leave by September 30
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced the final withdrawal of remaining US military forces from Iraq by the end of September during a White House visit. The move follows a 2024 agreement for phased departure.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
Trump Meets Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi at White House Amid Militia Disarmament Push
President Donald Trump met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Tuesday to discuss economic partnerships, U.S. investment, and security issues including Iran-backed militias. The visit marks the first such meeting since al-Zaidi took office in April.
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Al Jazeerapolitics5 days ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Travels to Washington for Energy Talks and Security Meetings With Trump
Ali al-Zaidi heads to the United States this week for his first foreign trip since taking office in May, with energy and trade agreements expected.
al-monitor.compolitics5 days ago
Iraqi Prime Minister to Visit White House; Cabinet Approves U.S. Energy Deals, Replaces Russian Operator
Ali al-Zaidi will meet President Donald Trump during a July 13-18 trip focused on oil, gas and power investments. The agenda follows cabinet approvals for U.S. firms and a policy shift after the Iran war.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
German Court Sentences Iraqi Man to Life for Enslaving and Raping Yazidi Girls
The Munich Higher Regional Court convicted an Iraqi couple of enslaving two Yazidi girls and membership in Islamic State. The man received a life sentence while his wife was given nine and a half years in juvenile detention.
washingtonpost.compolitics7 days ago
Former Iraqi MP from Sunni-Arab coalition arrested in Baghdad Green Zone after gunfire reported
@sentdefender reported gunfire in Baghdad’s Green Zone followed by the arrest of former Iraqi MP Talal Al-Zoubi. The arrest is linked to Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s corruption crackdowns and does not indicate wider action against the Azem coalition.
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bleedingcool.comworld7 days ago
UK Blocks Citizenship for Iraqi-Born Man Over Terror Concerns
UK authorities denied citizenship to an Iraqi-born man citing ties to insurgency and an extremist group. He remains permitted to live in the country with his British children.
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politics11 days ago
Iranian and Iraqi Leaders Walk in Najaf Alongside Coffin
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran's president, foreign minister, a general and deputy parliament speaker joined Iraq's prime minister. The group walked alongside Khamenei's coffin through Najaf. The event occurred in the Shia holy city.
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news.sky.comworld15 days ago
Court of Appeal Upholds 26-Year Sentence for Ansreen Bukhari, Rejects Coercive-Control Mitigation
A panel of three judges dismissed Ansreen Bukhari's appeal on Friday, upholding her 26-year-nine-month term for the 2022 murders of Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin. The court found the original sentence appropriate after reviewing claims of coercive control.
dailyalert.orgworld16 days ago
TotalEnergies Offers Millions of Barrels of Iraqi Crude for Prompt Delivery to Asia
TotalEnergies is offering unspecified volumes of Basrah Medium and Basrah Heavy crude for loading from Basrah and delivery to buyers in China, South Korea, and Taiwan this month and next. Traders who received the offers told Bloomberg on Friday that the French company is also see…
news18.comsports17 days ago
Rain Abandons England-India T20 Opener After India Reach 190
Saqib Mahmood claimed three wickets for 22 runs in the Vitality series opener against India at Chester-le-Street. The match ended without a result after rain prevented England from chasing 190. Mahmood also spoke about seeking clarity on his role from England managing director Ro…
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Chinese Private Refiners Buy Saudi, Emirati and Iraqi Crude Cargoes
Three unnamed Chinese private refiners purchased Middle East crude on the spot market this week as benchmark prices fell. Bloomberg reported the transactions citing trading sources.
news.google.comworld17 days ago
U.S. Citizen Released From Iraq Says Held in Turkey at U.S. Request
A U.S. citizen released from an Iraqi prison alleges continued detention in Turkey at the request of U.S. authorities. The individual claims the transfer occurred without formal legal process. No U.S. or Turkish officials have commented on the allegation.
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UK Rejects Iraqi-Born Man's Citizenship Bid but Leaves Him in Britain
GB News reported that the Home Office denied naturalisation to CT in February 2026 after he failed the good character test. The Special Immigration Appeals Commission upheld the refusal following review of secret national security evidence. CT remains in the United Kingdom with h…
al-monitor.compolitics17 days ago
Iraq Sets September 30 Deadline for Pro-Iran Militias to Disarm
Iraqi officials have ordered pro-Iran armed groups to surrender weapons by September 30 or face legal action. The deadline coincides with the planned end of the U.S.-led coalition mission against ISIS.
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abcnews.go.comworld20 days agoUpdated
Iraqi Forces Detain Politicians and Officials in Baghdad Green Zone Raids
Iraqi forces detained several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad on June 28. The operation targeted homes inside the Green Zone and followed the arrest of a deputy oil minister on corruption charges.
The Japan Timesscience21 days ago
Delhi Air Quality Hits Severe Levels as Gig Delivery Riders Report Breathing Problems
Delivery drivers in India's capital report respiratory illness and accidents while working outdoors amid AQI levels of 300 to 400. The Japan Times reported on their daily routines, a December 2025 strike, and calls for protective measures.
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Iranian and Iraqi foreign ministers meet in Baghdad on regional tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Iraqi counterpart held a joint press conference in Baghdad after talks focused on regional tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. The event was broadcast live from the Iraqi capital.
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financialpost.comfinance23 days ago
Asian Refiners Cut Spot Purchases of Middle East Crude for June and July
Asian buyers have reduced spot orders of UAE, Saudi, and Iraqi crude after a three-week period of heavy purchases. High freight and insurance costs linked to Strait of Hormuz uncertainty have reduced the price advantage of Middle Eastern grades.
Al-Monitorworld23 days agoUpdated
Iraq to Seek Higher OPEC Quota, Reaffirms Commitment to Stay in Group
A senior Iraqi oil ministry official said Iraq will consider every available option unless its OPEC production quota rises substantially. Separate sources said officials had examined an exit but intend to stay in the group and seek a higher allocation. The statement follows the U…
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al-monitor.comworld27 days ago
Iraq government seeks to disarm Iran-linked armed groups
Iraqi officials are working to bring Iran-linked armed groups under state control by disarming factions and integrating them into official forces. Some groups support the plan while others resist amid reported U.S. pressure on Baghdad.
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tass.comworld28 days ago
Iraqi Oil Exports Fell Sharply in War but Authorities Predict Recovery in One to Two Months
Iraqi authorities forecast a return to peacetime output levels after exports fell during recent Middle East fighting. A U.S.-Iran agreement reached this week has eased conditions for recovery.
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middleeasteye.networld30 days ago
Iran's Revolutionary Guards form new Iraqi cells
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has created small covert cells in Iraq to launch drone strikes on Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. The groups operate outside established militia structures and have carried out at least seven attacks since April.
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rigzone.comfinance30 days ago
Asian Refiners Struggle to Book Tankers for Gulf Crude After Deal
PetroChina, Indian Oil, and Sinochem encountered high tanker rates and limited availability when seeking vessels to move Iraqi and Gulf crude to Asia. The companies cited costs nearly triple pre-conflict levels and uncertainty over transit terms.
The Independentsports32 days ago
Iraqi Striker Scores at World Cup 2026 After Airport Questioning
An Iraqi national team player scored during a Group I match days after undergoing seven hours of questioning at Chicago's O'Hare airport. A team photographer was denied entry after similar checks.
gamereactor.eusports33 days ago
Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal set to play for Iraq at 2026 World Cup
The 23-year-old midfielder, born in Manchester to a Pakistani father and Iraqi mother, will represent Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Iraq secured qualification following 21 matches.
al-monitor.comfinance34 days ago
Iraq asks Turkey to extend Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement for one year
Iraqi officials requested a one-year extension of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline pact. The request was conveyed by the head of Iraq's state oil marketing organization.
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france24.compolitics40 days ago
Hundreds of Iraqi Kurdish Migrants Kidnapped, Tortured and Threatened With Organ Removal in Libya
More than 300 young men from Iraqi Kurdistan faced threats of forced organ removal after a payment dispute with a people smuggler. One hostage has died.
iraqinews.comworld40 days ago
Iraq Reopens Airspace and Resumes Flights After Iran–Israel Hostilities End
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced the reopening of Iraqi airspace and the resumption of commercial flights after an apparent end to recent hostilities between Iran and Israel.
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iraqinews.comfinance41 days ago
Iraq Temporarily Shuts Airspace Citing Unspecified Safety Concerns
Iraqi civil aviation officials ordered a temporary closure of national airspace and suspended air navigation for safety reasons.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld45 days ago
Iran-backed Iraqi militias signal plans to place weapons under state control
Several Iran-backed Iraqi militias have indicated they will transfer weapons to government oversight. The move follows reported U.S. pressure on the groups.
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business46 days ago
Cargo Ship Struck by Projectiles in Iraqi Port
A Mediterranean Shipping Company vessel was hit by two projectiles while departing an Iraqi port. The company reported no injuries and described itself as a neutral carrier.
jns.orgworld47 days ago
Iraqi-Born Israelis Mark 85th Anniversary of Farhud at President’s Residence
Iraqi-born Israelis and Israelis of Iraqi parentage gathered at the President’s Residence to mark the 85th anniversary of the Farhud. The event commemorated lives lost in the 1941 pogrom in Baghdad.
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Forbesfinance48 days ago
Iran Attacks Highlight Iraqi Kurdistan Air Defense Gap
Iranian and militia strikes during the February-April 2026 war exposed the lack of independent air defenses in Iraqi Kurdistan. U.S. and British systems protected only coalition sites near Erbil airport. No timeline exists for Kurdish forces to acquire their own systems.
Nbc Newspolitics50 days ago
Iraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Extradited to New York on Federal Terrorism Charges
Mohammad Al-Saadi, a commander of Kata’ib Hizballah, faces trial in New York after extradition this month. The indictment alleges nearly 20 attacks and plots across three continents.
realitytea.compolitics56 days ago
Iraqi National Charged With Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, faces six terrorism counts after his May 15 arrest in Turkey and extradition to the United States. Federal prosecutors say he targeted Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics56 days ago
Federal Prisoner Accused of Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
An Iraqi national held in Brooklyn faces terrorism charges after allegedly planning to assassinate Ivanka Trump. Prosecutors say the plot was retaliation for a 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
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New York Postpolitics57 days ago
Iraqi national arrested in Turkey charged with plotting attacks on U.S. targets
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, was arrested in Turkey on May 15 and extradited to the United States. Federal prosecutors charge him with planning multiple attacks in Europe and North America.
news.sky.comworld59 days ago
Iraq Condemns Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia and UAE
Iraq's prime minister condemned alleged drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE and Saudi Arabia said the attacks originated from Iraq, while Iraq pledged a joint investigation.
Fox Newspolitics59 days ago
Justice Department Charges Iraqi Militia Leader with Planning Attacks
The Justice Department announced terrorism charges against an Iraqi national accused of directing attacks in Europe. A national security expert discussed immigration screening and potential threats inside the United States.
nypost.comworld60 days ago
Iraqi Forces Search Desert After Reports of Foreign Troops
Iraqi military units conducted sweeps in desert and border areas after reports emerged of foreign troops operating briefly in the Najaf desert. Authorities have not identified the troops but said no unauthorized forces remain on Iraqi soil.
foxnews.comfinance62 days ago
Israel Ran Two Secret Bases in Iraq Desert for Over a Year
Iraqi and regional officials say Israel maintained two covert military outposts in western Iraq to support operations against Iran. The sites operated intermittently for more than a year before one was discovered by a local shepherd in March.
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The Boston Globebusiness63 days ago
U.S. Blockade Limits Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Saturday with ten observed transits, up from five the previous day. A supertanker carrying Iraqi crude resumed its voyage after a five-day halt by U.S. forces. Iran stated that normal shipping would resume once the c…
rediff.comworld63 days ago
Israeli Military Operated Two Covert Bases in Western Iraq
Senior Iraqi and regional officials said Israel maintained two secret bases in Iraq's western desert for more than a year to support operations against Iran. The sites remained undisclosed until a March incident involving a local shepherd.
world63 days ago
Iraqi National Charged with Plotting Attacks on U.S. Synagogue and Other Sites
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national with conspiring to attack a New York synagogue and other Jewish sites. The defendant was arrested in Turkey and brought to the United States.
world63 days ago
U.S. Authorities Arrest Iraqi Man Accused of Planning Attacks in Europe and Canada
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan unsealed a complaint Friday charging Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi with organizing multiple attacks on Jewish targets and financial sites. The 32-year-old is accused of directing operations claimed by a previously unknown group and communica…
BBCworld64 days ago
Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah Commander Extradited to U.S. on Terrorism Charges
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, 32, was arrested in Turkey, handed to the FBI and appeared in Manhattan federal court on 15 May 2026. Prosecutors say the Kataib Hezbollah commander directed attacks on Jewish targets in retaliation for the Iran war and plotted further strikes…
foxnews.comworld64 days ago
Iraqi Man Arrested in Alleged Plot Targeting Jewish Institutions in New York, California and Arizona
A terror plot targeting Jewish institutions in New York, California and Arizona has been foiled. An Iraqi suspect linked to the alleged scheme was arrested on Friday. Prosecutors say he is tied to other global attacks and sought payback for the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran.
news.sky.comworld64 days ago
Iraqi Militia Commander Charged in U.S. With Plotting Attacks in New York and Los Angeles
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an alleged commander of Kataib Hezbollah, faces charges after a criminal complaint was unsealed Friday detailing plots against a New York synagogue and other Jewish targets in Los Angeles and New York City. The Iraqi militia member also planne…
al-monitor.comworld64 days ago
US Charges Iraqi Militia Leader With Terrorism Offenses After Arrest
The US Justice Department said Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, a senior member of Kataib Hezbollah, was arrested abroad and brought to the United States. He faces six terrorism-related charges linked to nearly 20 attacks and plots in Europe, Canada and the US. Authorities de…
thehindu.comworld64 days ago
US Arrests Senior Kataib Hezbollah Member on Terrorism Support Charges
The US Justice Department announced on May 15 the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and senior member of the Kataib Hezbollah terrorist organization. He faces charges of providing material support to Iranian-backed terrorist groups. Authorities say…
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al-monitor.comworld64 days ago
U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Iraqi Militia Leader of Directing Attacks on American and Israeli Targets
Federal prosecutors have charged Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi with directing attacks against American and Israeli interests. Officials say he serves as a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran. The charges focus on alleged planning that included tar…