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?

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

Iranian missiles strike secret Mossad bases in Iraq’s Erbil

Iraqi military officials confirmed the attack was launched from outside Iraq

Iraq provided US with ‘vital intel’ for raid on hideout of ISIS leader

The raid by the US army in the town of Atmeh in Syria's Idlib governorate left at least 13 dead, including six children

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

German defense minister meets Iraqi officials, says Germany determined to help fight terrorism

The German defense minister also visited the Iraqi Kurdistan region to meet with high-level officials

Iraqi PM meets Al-Ameri while Barzani congratulates parliament speaker

Attempts to de-escalate tensions in Iraq continue

Iran and Iraq develop plans for railway link from Basra to Shalamcheh

The project was put on hold for ten years due to economic difficulties and a lack of funding in Iraq

US army convoy attacked in southern Iraq

The fifth attack in six days comes amid calls for all US troops to honor the withdrawal agreement and to leave Iraq

Newly-elected Iraqi parliament to convene for the first time on 9 January

The meeting will come amid a free-for-all race by all political actors to become part of the leading bloc in parliament

Iraqi PM announces withdrawal of US combat troops has been finalized

Stakeholders have rejected the decision to keep the troops in the country on what the government says is a training mission

US combat troops withdraw from Al-Harir airbase in Iraqi Kurdistan

Officials say that the two main airbases used by US troops over the last 18 years of occupation are now under the control of the Iraqi army

Iraqi resistance faction claims responsibility for rocket attack on Baghdad’s Green Zone

Attacks against US forces in Iraq have seen an uptick in recent months as resistance groups demand that all foreign occupation forces leave the country permanently

US military convoy hit by roadside bomb in southern Iraq

Discontent against the presence of US troops in Iraq continues to grow despite a recent announcement claiming Washington's combat mission in Iraq is officially 'over'

Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah questions report on alleged drone attack against Iraqi PM

The Iraqi resistance group says the report on the alleged assassination attempt has many inconsistencies

‘Two drones used during assassination attempt on PM’s life’: Iraq’s National Security Advisor

The investigators in charge of the alleged assassination attempt also said that forensic teams prematurely destroyed the evidence

Iraq’s Muqtada al-Sadr calls for PMU to disband, says he intends to form a ‘national majority government’

The apparent winner of last month's disputed parliamentary elections says that the PMU defeat "should not end or disrupt democracy"

Iraqis return to the streets in protest of election results

Just days after the alleged assassination attempt on the Prime Minister's life, demonstrators are back on the streets demanding a manual recount of last month's ballots