Sadrist bloc threatens mass resignation eight months into Iraq’s political deadlock

Muqtada al-Sadr has rejected numerous calls by Shia-majority parties to form a coalition government

UN envoy to Iraq warns political deadlock could lead to large-scale protests

Iraqi political parties remain unable to form a government seven months after parliamentary elections

Lebanon could soon face ‘political disaster and social collapse’: Security chief

The official said that the lack of a majority alliance in parliament could sink Lebanon into further chaos

Lebanon IMF deal could derail due to deadlock with banks

Banks have said that the state should privatize public assets to foot the bill for the losses

No deal reached between Iraq’s main political leader and pro-PMU parties: Report

Despite the political deadlock, leaders from the Coordination Framework described their meeting with Muqtada al-Sadr as "positive and responsible"

Session to elect president fails for 11th time as Lebanese pound plummets

As a result of a lack of consensus, an absence of quorum, and mounting external pressure, Lebanon has continuously failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun

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 invites Russia to cooperate in joint energy projects

Despite a $27 billion contract with Total to produce gas, Iraq asked Russia to use its expertise to help lower flaring in its gas fields

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

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

Rockets hit Green Zone delaying crucial parliament session in Iraq

This is the second time in a week that parliament is targeted by a rocket attack just as lawmakers were set to meet

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

Sadrists halt actions of armed factions in Iraq

Iraq is experiencing its longest political crisis since the US toppled former leader Saddam Hussein during the illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003

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

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

Lebanese officials losing hope of government formation

Before President Aoun was elected in 2016, the country experienced a 29-month long political crisis, one that could repeat itself again

No deal with Israel ahead of Hezbollah’s deadline in September

Hochstein's visit to Lebanon next week will not result in any agreement to end the dispute, but will focus on relaying Israel's standpoint to Lebanese officials

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

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

Joe Biden encourages ‘National Dialogue’ in Iraq

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

Iraqi president calls for early elections

President Salih also suggested reforming Iraq's current political system, which was formed under the supervision of the US military occupation

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

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court scheduled to discuss dissolving parliament

The current deadlock is Iraq's longest political crisis since the US invasion in 2003

Hezbollah implements travel ban over tense regional issues

Resistance fighters were asked to stay put in Lebanon over the maritime dispute with Israel and growing political instability in Iraq

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

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

CF and Al-Sadr supporters mobilize by the thousands in Iraq’s capital

Iraqi lawmakers have failed for nearly a year to form a government, in the longest political deadlock in the country's history

Sadrists and CF supporters set for counter-marches in Baghdad

Influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr earlier this week issued an ultimatum to judicial authorities to dissolve parliament by next week