Deep divisions inside the Iraq Shiite Coordination Framework continue to delay the formation of a new federal government. Political disputes over key sovereign and...
An analysis of Iraq’s incoming leadership in 2026 suggests the country is unlikely to see major structural reforms. The Iraq leadership 2026 outlook highlights concerns over...
After months of political deadlock, Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework has agreed on a new prime minister-designate. The decision marks a major turning point...
Iran's veto over Iraqi cabinet formation now dominates Baghdad’s political landscape as competing foreign pressures intensify. The intervention has disrupted final negotiations and reshaped...
ISIS security threat concerns continue to shape military operations across Iraq as security forces intensify efforts against extremist remnants hiding in disputed territories between Baghdad...
The ministerial nominations to the prime minister-designate shaped Iraq’s latest political move on Sunday. The National Political Council sent its list of candidates to the prime...
Iraq cabinet formation efforts gained momentum on Sunday after Kurdish and Sunni parties reportedly finalized agreements with Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi over their shares in...
Iranian reservations over the new Iraqi leadership have grown as Baghdad cabinet formation talks continue across political blocs. These developments have triggered high-level regional engagement and...
Iraq expands diplomatic cooperation as Baghdad strengthens ties with Algeria and Bangladesh. President Nizar Amidi agreed on Thursday with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and...
The Anfal genocide trial opened at Baghdad Rusafa Court on Thursday. The case involves a former Ba'ath-era prison official accused of serious crimes. Prosecutors...