SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is expected to visit the Kurdistan Region soon to facilitate negotiations for the formation of the 10th cabinet of the …
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Kurdistan oil smuggling persists amid political disputes between ruling parties
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanSULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — Oil smuggling out of the Kurdistan Region has become a regular, troubling sight, with an estimated 300,000 barrels leaving the Region each day. Destinations include Iran …
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Nearly a year after the Iraqi Supreme Court removed Mohammed al-Halbousi as parliamentary speaker on November 14, 2023, Iraq’s House of Representatives remains without a speaker. Sunni …
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said an Israeli attack targeted military sites in the Islamic republic on Saturday, killing two soldiers, almost a month after Israel vowed to avenge a missile …
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Kirkuk Provincial Council appoints first deputy governor from Turkmen community
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanKIRKUK, Iraq — The Kirkuk Provincial Council held its second session on Monday since its formation on August 10, 2024. The agenda featured a vote on local bylaw amendments, the …
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BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that Tehran is “fully prepared” for any state of war but remains committed to pursuing peace, especially in the …
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Shiite factions in Iraqi Parliament honor Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah, vow continued resistance against Israel
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanBAGHDAD, Iraq — Shiite factions in Iraq’s Parliament held a funeral ceremony Monday for the late Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the Iraqi Islamic Resistance in …
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SULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted two separate airstrikes in Syria, resulting in the deaths of 37 “terrorist” operatives, including senior leaders from ISIS and Hurras …
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BEIRUT, Lebanon — Twelve pro-Iranian fighters have been killed in air strikes of unknown origin in eastern Syria, a war monitor said Sunday, adding that a large number of people …
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KRG and Iraqi Finance Committee reach agreement to review oil contracts, restart exports
لەلایەن sarkawt marwanSULAIMANI, Kurdistan Region — After two days of intense negotiations in Erbil, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Parliamentary Finance Committee have reached a preliminary agreement on Thursday …