Political news from Iraq in English, including government decisions, parliament, Baghdad-Erbil relations, parties, elections and diplomatic developments.
NajafNAJAF, Iraq โ Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visited the Wadi al-Salam cemetery in Najaf on Friday with a delegation of Iranian lawmakers, saying theโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi said all Iraqi political forces are in full agreement on consolidating weapons under state control, rejecting the possibility โฆ
IraqA Russian internal medicine specialist, Dr. Ivan Yerimenko, has warned that frequent and excessive consumption of potato chips can contribute to a range of health problemโฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ WASHINGTON โ President Donald Trump said the killing of numerous senior Iranian officials has become the main obstacle to negotiations betweenโฆ
SaladinBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq's Ministry of Education on Friday announced the second-semester exam results for sixth-grade students in the Karkh Second District primary schools. Aโฆ
IraqSuheyla Tahiri, the wife of Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos, has rejected social media reports that the former player converted to Islam, calling the claims baseโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ US President Donald Trump said the United States has largely weakened Iran's military capabilities, citing strikes on its armed forces and command structuโฆ
ErbilERBIL, Iraq โ Gold prices held steady on Friday and were on track for a third consecutive weekly advance, supported by a softer dollar and efforts by the U.S. Treasury toโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Kalibaf did not secure a softer Iraqi position on integrating arms into the state during talks in Baghdad, politโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A dispute over who should hold the Interior Ministry portfolio has reopened internal political tensions inside Iraq's State of Law Coalition, led by formeโฆ
AnbarWASHINGTON, United States โ The Trump administration is preparing to expand U.S. sanctions on Iran by extending penalties to countries and entities that help Tehran circuโฆ
IraqRIYADH, Saudi Arabia โ RIYADH โ Iraqi Oil Minister Bassim al-Abadi said his country attaches importance to strengthening ties and joint cooperation with its regional enviโฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ WASHINGTON โ U.S. President Donald Trump said early Friday that no one knows who is running Iran, alleging that the country would destroy Israโฆ
ErbilBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi held a phone call with Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani following a drone attack โฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has begun its voyage back to the United States after completing its deployment in the Middle East, accoโฆ
KirkukKIRKUK, Iraq โ The governor of Kirkuk, Mohammed Seman Agha, said 49.28 billion Iraqi dinars owed to farmers from the previous season will be disbursed starting next week.โฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the United States must secure greater energy flow through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing thaโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ The Baghdad General Sewerage Directorate hosted the second 2026 session of its advisory committee at the directorate's headquarters, according to a writteโฆ
IraqQAMISHLI, Syria โ The Syrian Democratic Forces commander Mazloum Abdi said Thursday that the integration of Kurdish civilian and military institutions in northeastern Syrโฆ
ErbilERBIL, Iraq โ The Pope awarded a high-level papal commendation to Masoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, during a meeting in Erbil on Thursday, accordiโฆ
