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POLITICS2d agoEngineer Robert Pether heading home to Ireland after being detained in Iraq for five yearsIrish resident had been under travel ban in Baghdad after being let out of prison a year agoIrish Times World
POLITICS6d agoWhy has Iraq devalued its currency, and why are some MPs against it?MPs oppose dinar devaluation, citing increased living costs and financial strain on Iraq’s most vulnerable populations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 6US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal eraIraq is grappling with controversy over the role of Iran-backed militias following the departure of US forces, including an incident in which Popular Mobilization Forces members were photographed driving over an American flag. Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi is pushing to bring militia weapons under state control by June 2027, with several factions reportedly agreeing to disarm while others continue to resist. The post US flag trampling, militia disarmament dispute mark Iraq’s post-US withdrawal era appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
POLITICSOct 5Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, one hundred days inMonths of political deadlock after Iraq’s November 2025 parliamentary elections ended in May 2026 when coalition talks among the Shia Coordination Framework (CF), Kurdish, and Sunni leaders led to the nomination of Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister. During the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) […] The post Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, one hundred days in appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 5Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days inDuring the first hundred days of the al-Zaidi government, the Independent Institute for Administration and Civil Society Studies (IIACSS) surveyed Iraqis nationwide, and the data offer valuable insights into how Iraqis assess the new administration at this early stage. The post Survey results: How Iraqis view al-Zaidi’s government, 100 days in appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 4Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemptionThe Iraqi government said it had secured an agreement with the US allowing Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, to operate 40 daily flights to and from Najaf.hindustantimes · india
POLITICSOct 4Iraq detains those involved in outrage against US flag at militia paradeIraqi authorities arrested those responsible for dishonoring the American flag during a parade in Baghdad on Sovereignty Day. The act, which generated international controversy, occurred at a ceremony for Iraqi militias after the withdrawal of anti-jihadist forces.Clarín
POLITICSOct 3Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, Prime Minister SaysFlights between the neighboring countries had been halted after broad U.S. penalties on Iran’s aviation industry.NYT World
POLITICSOct 2Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemptionMahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2'America is leaving Iraq, but Iran isn't: Withdrawal a massive strategic and tactical mistake'Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bamo Nouri, investigative journalist and also Honorary Research Fellow with the Department of International Politics at City Saint George's University of London. He sees the end of the American military presence in Iraq as a profound shift in the balance of power inside the country. For him, the central question is not whether Iraq has formally regained sovereignty, but whether it possesses the political cohesion, security capacity and economic independence necessary to exercise that sovereignty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctionsIran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1Washingtons Iraq project ends where it began : in failureAn assessment suggests that Washington's project in Iraq has ended in failure, mirroring its beginning. This offers a critical perspective on a significant foreign policy endeavor.iraqsun.com · Iraq
POLITICSOct 1Letter from Mideast : Iraq begins a new chapterA report from the Middle East indicates that Iraq is entering a new phase. This suggests significant political or social changes occurring within the country.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSOct 1Arab News | Al - Zaidi gambles on finally breaking the militia grip on IraqA figure named Al-Zaidi is undertaking a significant effort to break the influence of militias in Iraq. This represents a critical political challenge and potential shift in power dynamics within the country.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSOct 1US troops invaded Iraq 23 years ago. Now Iraq and Iran are celebratingUS troops invaded Iraq in March 2003 amid the bogus claim that Saddam Hussein had developed weapons of mass destructionIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 1Iraq celebrates Sovereignty Day as US troops complete withdrawalNight time celebrations filled the air as Iraqis observed the start of a four-day holiday.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30US troops wrap up Iraq exit as Iran and its allies celebrate | Nation & World NewsUS troops are concluding their withdrawal from Iraq, a move that is being celebrated by Iran and its allies. This event signifies a major geopolitical shift in the region with potential strategic consequences.komu.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Trump hijacks ‘Hispanic Heritage’ event to tout ballroom, Iraq war and ... Giants QB Jaxson DartAlong the way, he made false claims about his support among Latinos, the result of the 2020 election and then capped it all off by uttering a racial stereotype about Hispanics, writes John BowdenThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 30World Insights : U . S .- led coalition departure from Iraq -- end of old chapter , start of new game ? The article provides insights into the U.S.-led coalition's departure from Iraq, examining whether it signifies the conclusion of a past era and the beginning of a new geopolitical dynamic.newyorktelegraph.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30World Insights : U . S .- led coalition departure from Iraq -- end of old chapter , start of new game ? World Insights discusses the U.S.-led coalition's departure from Iraq, analyzing if it marks the end of an old chapter and the start of a new geopolitical dynamic. This suggests a significant shift in regional power.utahindependent.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Trump says US exit from Iraq a ‘victory’ for both countriesPresident Trump touted the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq as a win for both countries more than 20 years after the start of the Iraq War. “It’s a victory for the United States, it’s a victory for Iraq and a decisive victory over ISIS, which has been completely decimated,” Trump said speaking at…The Hill
POLITICSSep 30Trump celebrates US military exit from Iraq as the end of a ‘very expensive excursion into Hell’The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the US and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into IraqThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 30Iran receives US reply as Washington pulls out of IraqIran has received a reply from the US, coinciding with Washington's withdrawal from Iraq. This indicates diplomatic exchanges and military shifts impacting regional dynamics.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 30How does Iraq’s security change after US forces withdraw?Iraq marks US troop withdrawal with 'Sovereignty Days', symbolising a shift after decades of foreign military presence.Al Jazeera [en]
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