Mustafa Al-Kadhimi: The Iraqi PM who did nothing

Following his meteoric rise in Iraqi politics, what has been the legacy of Mustafa al-Kadhimi, and whose interests did he really serve?

Secret Biden-Kadhimi agreement: International coalition will not withdraw from Iraq

Since the turn of the year, strikes by Iraqi resistance against US bases and convoys have pushed the US to resist withdrawal

Killing Kadhimi: The non-assassination and its dramatic fallout

The alleged assassination attempt on Iraq's PM has thrown his opponents a curve ball, and they're struggling. But this is Iraq, where things can still change at a moment's notice in the heated scramble to form a new government.

Iraqi parliament calls on judiciary to detain officials involved in Soleimani murder

Mustafa Kadhimi remains the main suspect of collaborating with the US to carry out the January 2020 drone attack, according to the resistance-aligned officials

Former Iraqi PM under US protection, faces arrest for Soleimani assassination: Report

Kadhimi is also under suspicion of being involved in the disappearance of $2.5 billion from Iraq's tax authority

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

Iran warns Saudi Arabia over ‘reliance’ on Israel

Last year, Tehran and Riyadh began direct talks in an attempt to improve their fragile relationship

Iraq presses on with national dialogue despite Al-Sadr boycott

US officials visited Iraq this weekend, warning that the country is on the verge of collapse

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

‘We can expel Turkish forces from Iraq’: Hezbollah Brigades official

Abu Ali al-Askari expressed his full confidence in the brigades' military capabilities

Iraqi PM calls for dialogue as tensions increase

Muqtada al-Sadr has asked all parties to give up their government positions in order to find a peaceful settlement to the crisis as he deploys troops to his residence and Baghdad's Green Zone

Australian diplomatic convoy targeted by homemade bomb in Baghdad

The Australian diplomats have reportedly been mediating talks between the Sadrist movement and the Coordination Framework

Iraq’s top courts resume work as officials pledge security forces will not join conflict

The PMU confirmed that it is 'closely monitoring' the siege of Iraq's judiciary by organized groups, 'including armed men'

Iraqi PM cuts Egypt trip short as Sadrist protesters force judiciary shutdown

Followers of Muqtada al-Sadr are demanding that the judiciary dissolve parliament, despite officials announcing they do not have the authority to do so

Al-Sadr calls for national debate, CF accepts

Al-Sadr and his followers had boycotted a national dialogue session hosted by Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi last week

Saudi-Iran dialogue at ‘very good’ stage: Iranian official

Last month, the two countries expressed a wish to renew negotiations through Iraqi mediation

Saudi crown prince welcomes Iraqi CF leader for talks

The meeting comes two days after Iraq held a national dialogue session aimed at ending the ongoing political deadlock

Thousands march in Baghdad as caretaker PM calls for national dialogue

Sadrist leaders have rejected calls for dialogue with the Coordination Framework, increasing concerns of a possible civil war breaking out in the country

Counterprotests expected in Iraq after Al-Sadr supporters occupy parliament

Muqtada al-Sadr has called on his supporters to continue pushing with their 'spontaneous revolution' to overhaul Iraq's entire political system

Hundreds of Sadrist supporters storm Iraqi parliament

Muqtada al-Sadr called off his supporters, who were marching against the nomination of Mohammed al-Sudani for the post of PM, when they breached the high-security Green Zone of Baghdad

Iranian forces dismantle Israeli espionage network

The espionage network, uncovered by Iran's security forces, is directly associated with the Israeli spy agency Mossad

Iraqi PMU commemorate 8th anniversary with revelation of new weaponry

The PMU was formed in 2014 after Iraqi cleric Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Sistani called on all Iraqis to volunteer to fight with the Iraqi army against ISIS militants who had nearly taken over the entire country

Iraq announces national day of mourning for victims of Turkish attack

Baghdad is planning to file an urgent complaint at the UN Security Council over Turkey's continued violations of Iraqi sovereignty

Iranian FM commends Iraq for promoting dialogue across region

Despite 'progress' claimed by both Tehran and Riyadh, no significant developments have recently been achieved

Iran and Saudi Arabia ready to continue bilateral talks

Following years of tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the two have held five round of talks in Baghdad in attempt to re-establish bilateral relations

Delegations from Iran, Egypt meet in Oman capital: Report

The meetings were held during the recent visit of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in the Omani capital

Iran supports re-opening embassies in Saudi Arabia: Amir-Abdollahian to Iraqi PM

The Iranian foreign ministry will announce a date for the next round of talks with Saudi Arabia in the coming days

Iraq PM arrives in Saudi Arabia to advance Iran-Saudi negotiations

The main topic suspected to have been discussed between Kadhimi and MbS are the negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties

Iraq PM set to make consecutive visits to Saudi Arabia and Iran: Report

The progress on re-establishing diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran is one of the most important subjects to be discussed during the two trips of the Iraqi PM

Iraq, Saudi Arabia discuss delays in Tehran-Riyadh talks

The conversation was held a day after the president of Iran and the prime minister of Iraq discussed the Tehran-Riyadh negotiations