Political news from Iraq in English, including government decisions, parliament, Baghdad-Erbil relations, parties, elections and diplomatic developments.
IraqIraq's Electricity Minister Ziyad Ali Fadel is facing public criticism after announcing plans to transfer Iraq's electricity management expertise to Europe. The statementโฆ
IraqIraqis are expressing deepening disillusionment with the country's political leadership and concerns about the nation's future trajectory. Commentators note that 23 yearโฆ
SaladinSALADIN, Iraq โ Baha al-Araji, a leader of the Construction and Development Coalition, has claimed that allegations surrounding the arrest of former Petroleum Ministry Unโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The Iraqi government has allocated approximately 6 billion Iraqi dinars for the rehabilitation of Mansur Theatre, located at Celebrations Square in the caโฆ
IraqTEL AVIV, Israel โ WASHINGTON โ U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a telephone interview with the Financial Times that he is the sole decision-maker regarding negotiatโฆ
IraqIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation Sunday evening with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, during which he outlined the rationale behind Iโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Constitution Article 140, designed to address disputed territories with significant Kurdish populations outside the Kurdistan Regional Government, โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Ministry of Transportation on Monday denied reports that a passenger aircraft had crashed in Iraqi airspace, saying all incoming and outgoing flighโฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iran to return to negotiations and reach a deal, saying Tehran had fired missiles at Israel and should nโฆ
IraqAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, football fans and analysts continue to discuss potential final matchups, with three scenarios emerging as particularly discussed poโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has announced new conditions and application criteria for facilitated loans intended to support income-generatโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Communications and Media Commission has imposed a 45-day ban on political commentator Sajad al-Kureishi, preventing him from appearing on any localโฆ
IraqBEIRUT, Lebanon โ Israel carried out an air strike in Beirut's southern suburb on Sunday, targeting what it described as Hezbollah-affiliated sites. The Israeli military โฆ
IraqTEHRAN, Iran โ Iran's Parliament announced that a mechanism to collect fees from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has entered into force. Mohammad Zengene, a membeโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A photo exhibition documenting life in Iraq's Ehvar region concluded in Baghdad after three days. The exhibition was organized by the Babylon Film Instituโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A former Iraqi parliamentarian said Sunday that recurring fuel shortages in several cities appear to stem partly from deliberate efforts to create internaโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A debate over establishing state monopoly over weapons in Iraq has renewed attention on the Peshmerga's legal standing. Discussions held in Baghdad, Erbilโฆ
SulaymaniyahSULAYMANIYAH, Iraq โ Kubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, called on the region to diversify its income sources to achieve economic โฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi met with Japan's Ambassador to Iraq, Akira Endo, in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss strengthening economic ties between theโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Gold prices fell in the Iraqi capital on Sunday, with jewelers announcing new rates as local market prices retreated from recent levels. The market priceโฆ
