Iraq’s Coordination Framework cancels counter-protests amid fears of civil war

The progress made by the Coordination Framework after months of political deadlock ended with Muqtada al-Sadr supporters occupying the Iraqi parliament to block a prime ministerial nomination

Iraq’s Coordination Framework to form new bloc led by Nouri al-Maliki

The surprise turn of events comes after Muqtada al-Sadr failed to reach an agreement with the Coordination Framework

Iraq’s Coordination Framework: New government will be decided within two days

The discussions follow previous attempts for a resolution to the political impasse faced by the Iraqi government

Iraq’s Coordination Framework proposes new initiative to break political impasse

The Iraqi presidential vote was postponed indefinitely after the Sadrist bloc unilaterally ended negotiations with other political parties

Iraq’s Coordination Framework to negotiate with Al-Sadr under two conditions: Report

The ad-hoc coalition of Shia parties has been scrambling to form part of Iraq's next government following the amendment of controversial election results

Western sanctions against Iran send Iraqi economy reeling

New policies meant to prevent dollar transfers to sanctioned West Asian nations have sent the Iraqi currency spiraling

Iran FM says Saudi talks to resume despite reports of ‘stalled negotiations’

Iranian officials reportedly told the Iraqi prime minister recently that they would 'refuse to meet' the Saudis due to the kingdom’s interventionist policies against Tehran

Iraqi PM withdraws protection for US-appointed former officials

The prime minister's orders are a restructuring effort of the Iraqi state to fight corruption, nepotism and reduce federal spending

Washington to boycott CF officials in new Iraqi government

The US is reportedly concerned with the presence of ‘pro-Iranian factions’ within Iraq’s parliament

Iraq’s parliament gives green light to new government

Iraq held early elections more than a year ago as a result of mass anti-government protests that began in October 2019

Government formation in Iraq delayed over dispute in CF ranks

The political deadlock is the longest political crisis in Iraq's recent history, and has lasted for more than a year so far

Iraq investigates theft of $2.5 billion from tax agency

The missing $2.5 billion from a bank fund of Iraq’s General Tax Authority is considered one of the biggest corruption scandals in recent history

Iraq’s new president vows to bring political rivals together

Rashid has taken it upon himself to solve existing issues and build strong relations between Iraq and its neighboring countries

Sadrists announce latest boycott of government formation in Iraq

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the country's new prime minister, has 30 days to form a cabinet

One year after elections, Iraqi lawmakers name new president and PM

The newly named premier, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has 30 days to form a cabinet and present it to parliament for approval

Iraqi parliament set to elect new president this week: Officials

The leading political parties of Iraq have been in a political deadlock since last October

Iraq marks one year since parliamentary elections with no political solution

After a resounding victory in the polls last year and their months-long failure to form a government, the Sadrist movement now insists on dissolving parliament and holding new anticipated elections

Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr raid and vandalize Iraqi news station

As the political situation in Iraq deteriorates, leaders within the Sadrist movement say they were shocked at Sadr's refusal last week to return his lawmakers to parliament

Unrest boils over in southern Iraq as Sadrist militia attacks PMU headquarters

Violent clashes also took place in Dhi Qar province, where authorities declared a curfew after the death of five Iraqi soldiers

Sadrists spearhead protests on third anniversary of October revolution

The October Revolution protest movement is considered the largest grassroots mobilization in Iraq's modern history

Several rockets hit Baghdad’s Green Zone as unrest grows

Rockets also landed outside the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday, injuring several security officers

Iraqi parliament speaker resigns as political crisis deepens

Iraq’s Sunni, Shia, and Kurdish blocs have reportedly signed an agreement to form a new coalition

CF agrees to early elections in Iraq to fulfill Sadr’s demands

Iraqi political factions have failed for nearly a year to form a government

Iraq fears possible conflict between rival parties

The political deadlock in Iraq is the longest lasting political crisis of the country's recent history since the US invasion in 2003

Iraq’s top court determines it cannot dissolve parliament

Judicial authorities struck down a petition by the Sadrist movement that sought to force a new round of anticipated elections

Iraq Parliament Speaker sets agenda for national talks

Al-Halbousi also urged for organizing the relationship with the Kurdistan Regional Government via a general agreement until the oil and gas law is approved

At least five people killed during clashes in Basra

The local police of Basra informed that at least five people were killed and numerous wounded during armed clashes in the city

Al-Sadr orders supporters to end Green Zone siege, thanks PMU for ‘not firing a single shot’

Muqtada al-Sadr's praise of the group, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, came despite western media reports that claimed its forces were involved in the fighting

At least ten killed and dozens injured during protests in Baghdad

Reports of clashes between armed militias have erupted across the country, with conflicting reports about the number of casualties

Al-Sadr retires from Iraqi politics for second time this year as supporters breach Green Zone

Ahead of his latest retirement, Al-Sadr lost the support of a major Shia Jurist, who accused the Sadrist leader of betraying his father's legacy