Political news from Iraq in English, including government decisions, parliament, Baghdad-Erbil relations, parties, elections and diplomatic developments.
BaghdadPolitical groups within the Coordination Framework are preparing a wide-ranging administrative restructuring in state institutions as Iraqโs cabinet crisis continues, raiโฆ
ErbilArchaeological excavations across the broader Kurdistan region point to thousands of years of uninterrupted settlement, with findings in ancient sites such as Najaf and Kโฆ
BaghdadHaklar Bloc lawmaker Mikdad al-Hafaci said some Iraqi political forces, along with the United States and other regional powers, are trying to end the presence of the Hashโฆ
SaladinAn interim US-Iran understanding known as the โIslamabad Declarationโ was expected to be signed on Sunday but was postponed after the two sides remained split over two orโฆ
IraqLionel Messi was photographed wearing a special design shirt featuring the flags of countries taking part in the 2026 World Cup, drawing particular attention in Iraq afteโฆ
ErbilThe Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said it has deposited the Kurdistan Regionโs non-oil revenues for May into the Iraqi Ministry of Financeโs bank account, in a moveโฆ
IraqAs the first months of the year draw to a close, the Iraqi Parliamentโs oil and natural resources committee has identified the four main components of this yearโs budget,โฆ
IraqGold prices climbed more than 1% on Monday to $4,557.46 per ounce as hopes for progress between the United States and Iran weakened the dollar and pushed oil prices lowerโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs government has identified 10 agricultural plots for solar power plants to be built during the summer season in Baghdad and three provinces, with total installed caโฆ
IraqHundreds of British sailors are waiting aboard a ship off Gibraltar for a mission to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a deployment intended to reopen one of the worldโฆ
BaghdadKurdistan Regional Government President Mesrur Barzani held high-level talks in Baghdad with Prime Minister Ali al-Zeydi to set a new roadmap for resolving outstanding diโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs National Security Adviser Qasim Arajii said the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government have reached broad consensus on outstanding issues, as Bagโฆ
BaghdadIraqโs new prime minister is seeking political balance at a time when domestic gridlock overlaps with rising regional tensions, while the government faces pressure from Iโฆ
IraqGender inequality in France continues to shape family life, education, employment, health and political representation, with women bearing a disproportionate share of unpโฆ
BaghdadFormer Pentagon official and security expert David Des Rothes said Washingtonโs regional priorities begin with Iraqโs sovereignty, warning against Iranian efforts to expaโฆ
BaghdadIraqi lawmaker Mohammed Jasim al-Khafaci said the transfer of traffic department offices to investment arrangements during the previous government has imposed an additionโฆ
BabilJordan is marking the 80th anniversary of its independence while maintaining political resilience amid regional crises and geopolitical shifts. Over eight decades, the kiโฆ
SaladinKurdistan Islamic Union Secretary-General Salahaddin Bahaeddin has begun a round of visits to Kurdish parties aimed at breaking the political deadlock in the region, restโฆ
IraqKurdish representation in Syriaโs People's Assembly has sparked debate after the latest elections, with the number of Kurdish members rising to 8 following voting in Hasaโฆ
AnbarFatty liver disease substantially elevates the risk of heart attack and stroke by promoting the development of unstable arterial plaques, according to a new study. Reseaโฆ
