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POLITICSSep 30Iraq celebrates National Sovereignty Day as US troops withdrawIraq’s security forces held parades in Baghdad and Najaf to celebrate ‘Sovereignty Day’ as US troops withdraw.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30How a Bush-era New York Fed account gave the US ultimate leverage over Iraq’s oil wealthSince its 2003 ​invasion of Iraq, the US has held effective control of the country's oil revenue dollarsThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 30U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policyThe U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.NPR News
POLITICSSep 30Iraq announces the departure of foreign troops and celebrates "a new stage" in the countryThe Iraqi leader declared the end of the international mission against extremism, marking the beginning of a sovereign and autonomous phase. Iraq is now focused on strengthening its institutions and establishing balanced relations after the departure of foreign forces.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30US forces are finally withdrawing from Iraq. But what does that mean for its future?Departure was agreed in 2024 under President Biden, and carried out by Trump despite war in IranThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 30US troops leave Iraq after 20 years: what is their legacy and what does the future hold for us?Les États-Unis prévoient de retirer leurs dernières troupes d'Irak d'ici le 30 septembre, mettant ainsi fin à une présence militaire qui avait débuté avec l'invasion menée par les États-Unis en 2003, qui avait renversé Saddam Hussein.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 30Iran urges US voters to oust Trump allies as American troops leave IraqIran is urging US voters to remove allies of former President Trump from office as American troops are reportedly withdrawing from Iraq. This highlights Iran's attempts to influence US elections amid ongoing geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.business-standard.com · India
POLITICSSep 29Iraq begins importing gasoline via Syrian port to bypass the closed Strait of HormuzIraq has started importing gasoline through a Syrian port to circumvent the closed Strait of Hormuz. This indicates a strategic shift in energy supply routes due to regional disruptions.mymotherlode.com · United States
POLITICSSep 29US to allow flights between Iraq holy city and IranThe United States has granted Iraqi Airways, the national carrier, a sanctions waiver allowing it to fly to Iran, Iraq's transport ministry said on Tuesday. The post US to allow flights between Iraq holy city and Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 29US forces exit Iraq after two decades , leaving opening for Iran – Channel AfricaUS forces are exiting Iraq after two decades, potentially creating an opportunity for increased Iranian influence in the region. This withdrawal marks a significant geopolitical change.channelafrica.co.za · South Africa
POLITICSSep 28Iranians given hope over sanctioned flights to IraqIranians have received encouraging news regarding sanctioned flights to Iraq. This suggests potential developments in international travel restrictions and relations between the two countries.thenationalnews.com
POLITICSSep 28US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf, source saysUS President Donald Trump’s administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions programme on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shiite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The source, who is involved ‌in the deliberations, said the US Treasury Department waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly back and forth between Iran and the Shiite holy city of Najaf in Iraq for one month, with a more permanent waiver...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 27Top cleric calls upon all Iraqis to break unjust , inhumane US aerial blockade on Iranpresstv.co.uk
POLITICSSep 26Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flightsAli al-Zaidi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid US sanctions on Iranian airlines.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 26Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlinesThe Iraqi government said Saturday it was holding talks with the United States to secure an exemption from the ban on Iranian airlines, which has disrupted travel for patients, students and pilgrims. The post Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlines appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 25Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctionsBaghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports suspend flights as US ramps up pressure on Iran's aviation sector.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Iraq calls for a ‘sovereign Palestinian state’ at UNGAIraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi called for a sovereign state of Palestine at the 81st session of the UNGA.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Iraqi Holy City Suspends Iranian Airlines, Enforcing US SanctionsThe airport in the holy city of Najaf, south of Baghdad, is a major hub for Iranian flights and their main destination in Iraq. The post Iraqi Holy City Suspends Iranian Airlines, Enforcing US Sanctions appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 25‘Invest with Iraq’: PM sets out vision for new economic futureIraq’s Prime Minister, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, said his country aims to exert its influence as an active economic power in the region, and as a bridge for dialogue and cooperation between its peoples.UN News
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 25UN General Assembly live: Leaders from Lebanon, Iraq, Pakistan to speakThe US-Israel war on Iran will continue to be a focus as the UNGA enters its fourth day.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 25Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctionsIraq's Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia Muslims, suspended all Iranian flights on Friday, enforcing US sanctions, the airport director told AFP. The post Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 24Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?US secretary of state's warning comes after he and Trump met the Iraqi PM on the sidelines of the UNGA.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 24Turkiye agrees to gradual handover of Bashiqa base to IraqIraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi and Turkish President Erdogan pledged deeper security cooperation at UNGA.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 23Türkiye , Iraq agree on Sinjar security , Bashiqa handoverTürkiye and Iraq have reached an agreement concerning security in Sinjar and the handover of Bashiqa, indicating a diplomatic resolution to regional issues.dailysabah.com · Turkey