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?

Exclusive: Iraqi finance committee deputy calls for diversification away from US dollar

The Cradle speaks to Iraqi parliamentarian Hussain Mouanes on the various economic, financial, and political challenges facing Sudani's government.

Iraq recovers 6,000 ‘borrowed’ artifacts from Britain

In July 2021, Iraq managed to return some 17,000 stolen artifacts from the United States

PM Sudani takes charge of Iraq

Only six months into the job, Iraqi PM Muhammad Shia al-Sudani is confronting head-on the multitude of Iraqi economic, financial, political, and foreign policy challenges. 

Russia asks Iraq to reopen air corridor to Syria

Iran's use of Iraqi air space early in the Syria conflict proved crucial in defending the country from Al-Qaeda militants

Ex-PM’s inner circle facilitated Iraq’s ‘theft of the century’: Report

Arrest warrants and asset seizure orders have been issued against several close allies of former premier Mustafa al-Kadhimi

Iraq issues arrest warrants in $2.5bn ‘heist of century’ case

An arrest warrant may be issued against former prime minister Mustafa al Kadhimi if the charges against the four men are proven true

Former finance minister, members of former Iraqi PM office involved in ‘theft of the century’: Iraqi official

This corruption case has caused great controversy at a time when Iraq is going through a severe economic crisis

The US holds Iraq hostage with the dollar

Since 2003, Iraq is required to send all its oil revenues to a single US bank account. Washington is now weaponizing Baghdad's own dollars against Iraq, by devaluing its currency and hindering payments.

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

Xi Jinping’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and the overthrow of Atlanticism

The historic China-Arab Summit currently underway in Riyadh symbolizes the emerging Eurasianism in the Persian Gulf.

Iraqi PM forbids officials from meeting with foreign delegations without previous approval

Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani revealed that some parties are bothered by the fact that Iraq is witnessing an achievement at the national level

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

Iraqi parliament consults about Iranian bombing of Kurdish regions

Iraq's parliament called on Iran to respect Iraq's sovereignty and halt all attacks on its territory

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

Kurdish president meets with Iraqi PM to discuss security, sovereignty

The parties discussed several internal issues of cooperation and security, as well as Iraq's sovereignty following the Iranian strikes on militant targets inside Iraq's Kurdistan region

Exclusive: Tracking the flow of stolen Syrian oil into Iraq

While the US role in looting Syria’s resources is well-documented, less is known about the complicity of Iraq's Kurdistan region in its transportation and distribution

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

Saudi intends to build ‘favorable relationship’ with Iran: FM

Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud also affirmed the kingdom's support for extending the truce in Yemen

Joe Biden encourages ‘National Dialogue’ in Iraq

The US President voiced his support for a "independent and sovereign" Iraq

Protests erupt in Baghdad after attack by Turkey on tourist resort

Ankara claims 'they would not target' an area with civilians and said they will hold talks with Baghdad 'to determine who was behind the attack'

Egyptian president begins two-nation Gulf tour in Oman

President Sisi is expected to arrive in Manama the next day to discuss regional and international issues with Bahraini officials

China to build one thousand new schools in Iraq

There are currently around 3.2 million school-aged children in Iraq who are not in school, while the percentage of local children not in school is as high as 90 percent

Talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia made ‘remarkable progress’: Iraqi PM

The regional rivals have held five rounds of talks in hopes of rebuilding diplomatic ties

US ‘coercive diplomacy’ with Saudi Arabia

While a carrot may advance US interests infinitely better than a stick at this sensitive juncture in US-Saudi relations, all indications are that Biden will resort to the stick.

‘Mutually Assured Development’: a winning formula for Iran-Saudi rapprochement

Restoring diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia will not only benefit both countries economically, but can help stabilize global oil prices and end the war in Yemen.

Several missiles target oil refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan

The oil refinery is owned by a businessman who allegedly allowed the Israeli Mossad to use his villa as a base, the same villa that was struck by several IRGC missiles in March

Understanding between Iran and KSA ‘imminent’, Iraqi PM says

Baghdad has played host to five rounds of talks between the regional rivals, described as 'proactive and positive'

British, German citizens face death penalty in Iraq for smuggling antiquities

Thousands of ancient artifacts were looted from Iraq during the two western invasions of the country

Muqtada al-Sadr calls for investigation into claims of Mossad activity in Iraq

The IRGC has said that its attack in Erbil targeted a Mossad facility in the self-governed region, and has warned Israel against further attacks on its officials