Political news from Iraq in English, including government decisions, parliament, Baghdad-Erbil relations, parties, elections and diplomatic developments.
IraqThe U.S. Congress delayed a vote on a resolution that would force President Donald Trump to end war with Iran, as Republicans moved to block consideration of the measure.โฆ
AnbarA new study found that daily grape consumption may strengthen the skinโs resistance to damage caused by sunlight and help delay signs of aging. Researchers said the findiโฆ
KirkukAslan Shahit, a television director at Kirkuk-based Tรผrkmeneli TV, is known for more than 10 years of experience in television broadcasting and digital media. He has becoโฆ
BabilA member of Iraqโs Parliamentary Legal Committee, Muhammed Cessim el-Hafaci, has sent an official letter to Prime Minister Ali Zeydi calling for a review of contracts issโฆ
BaghdadPrime Minister Ali Falih Zaydi said members of his ministerial team must complete their financial disclosure statements within one week of taking office, and he personallโฆ
IraqIraqโs Federal Supreme Court has set 1 July for the first hearing in a challenge to the appointment of Ali Zeydi as prime minister, moving a politically sensitive disputeโฆ
IraqFormer US President Trump said sanctions on Iran will not be lifted and that the country will not receive any oil waivers, underscoring a continued policy of pressure andโฆ
BaghdadBaghdad is debating a proposal to create a new Federal Security Ministry that could include both the Popular Mobilization Forces, known as Hashd al-Shaabi, and the Peshmeโฆ
IraqAn Iraqi official said a senior security delegation will soon travel to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to gather intelligence on the routes and points of origiโฆ
IraqHezbollah and the Amal Movement in Lebanon sharply condemned the latest U.S. sanctions, describing them as an attempt to intimidate the public and pressure political forcโฆ
BaghdadAn Iraqi parliament member said an official letter has been sent to Prime Minister Ali Zeydi calling for a review of the previous governmentโs decisions and contracts, wiโฆ
IraqFIFA is reviewing a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, reviving the idea with support from federations across different continents even before the new 48-โฆ
ErbilErbil held a broad meeting aimed at protecting the environment and preventing violations against public property, with the participation of the Interior Minister, the Erbโฆ
BaghdadRights activist Ali Habib said e-government systems are reducing traditional corruption in Iraqi institutions by minimizing direct contact between staff and citizens. He โฆ
IraqIraqโs Supreme Federal Court has set the first hearing for July 1 in a challenge to the validity of Ali Zeydiโs appointment as prime minister, opening a political case thโฆ
IraqKuvvetli Hava Club has completed the files and the administrative and financial requirements needed for its 2026-2027 Asian license, as the Baghdad-based side moves to seโฆ
BaghdadAs Iraq approaches qualification for the World Cup finals, many supporters hoping to travel to the United States, Canada and Mexico to back the national team are facing vโฆ
BaghdadPrime Minister Ali Fahd al-Zeydi ordered members of his ministerial team to complete their asset declarations within one week of taking office, and said he had already suโฆ
BaghdadIraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi said Iraq will not allow individuals or groups that threaten the countryโs security or that of other states in the region, as the governโฆ
BaghdadThe Ministry of Justice said the 4,867th issue of the Official Gazette published a series of presidential decrees, decisions and official regulations, including a decree โฆ
