Political news from Iraq in English, including government decisions, parliament, Baghdad-Erbil relations, parties, elections and diplomatic developments.
BaghdadWASHINGTON, United States โ Oil prices fell Thursday as markets reacted to a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which raised expectations that a broader accoโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A spokesperson for Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada has accused Prime Minister Ali Zeyadi of spreading falsehoods regarding disarmament, saying the group's weaponโฆ
ErbilERBIL, Iraq โ Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani said comments about the Peshmerga Forcesโ weapons in Erbil were being judged wrongly because of recent unusual political condiโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed preparations for the sixth Arab-Europeโฆ
AnbarERBIL, Iraq โ The Kurdistan Regional Government has declared Ghadir al-Khum a public holiday, following an instruction from President Nechirvan Barzani. The decision wasโฆ
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday evening that any attack on Beirut would have serious consequences and would lead to a full resumโฆ
IraqJERUSALEM โ Israeli police are trying to recruit religious Jews for units that operate at Al-Aqsa Mosque, according to a report in Haaretz. The paper said officer Daniyalโฆ
IraqCNN reported that numerous female employees in the U.S. Congress were sexually harassed over the years by members and senior staff. The report said many victims did not fโฆ
IraqBRUSSELS, Belgium โ European Union institutions have agreed on new return rules aimed at speeding up the removal of irregular migrants, with member states set to be allowโฆ
DivaniyeBAGHDAD, Iraq โ BAGHDAD โ Iraq will resume rice cultivation in Diyala province, according to the Ministry of Water Resources announcement on Monday. Minister Muthenna al-โฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ WASHINGTON โ U.S. President Donald Trump said in Washington that negotiations with Iran were progressing very well and that an agreement couldโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Wastewater pipes were seen discharging directly into the Tigris River in Baghdadโs Charsh al-Ahrar area, according to images recorded on Wednesday. The foโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Spain described the formation of a new government in Iraq as an important opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries, according to Iraqโs Foโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraq aims to increase oil exports through pipelines from 220,000 barrels a day to 770,000 barrels a day within 75 days, as part of a plan to redirect shipโฆ
IraqWASHINGTON, United States โ The Brookings Institution in Washington held a panel on political, social and economic changes in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The session waโฆ
ErbilERBIL, Iraq โ Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani and Azm Alliance leader Muthanna al-Samarrai met in Erbil to discuss political developments in Iraq, according to a statement โฆ
IraqMADRID, Spain โ Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has been named the winner of Spainโs 2026 Princess of Asturias Sports Award, selected by a jury meeting in Madrid for hiโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqโs Health Minister Abdulhussein Al-Musaawi said administrative and financial procedures have been completed for the salaries of doctors in specialty tโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ A Britain-based report by Amwaj said Fayli Kurds have made gains in representation in Iraqโs parliament, but remain under the influence of major politicalโฆ
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi Health Minister Abdullhussein al-Musewi said procedures have been completed for the salaries of contracted doctors whose pay has been delayed for thโฆ
