Iraq
Iraqi PM al-Zaidi arrives in Syria in landmark post-Assad summit on security, trade - analysis
Syria’s Sharaa said that Syria's role as a trade corridor for Iraq is important. He stressed the example of the connections between Iraq's Faw Port and Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous.
Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis
Tensions continue to mount as Iraq balances the Iran border crossing closures with national needs
Iraq's government struggling amid threats of rebellion, protests, rising Iran tensions - analysis
As US leaves Iraq, Baghdad sees withdrawal as 'symbol of sovereignty' - analysis
Iraq’s depiction of the US withdrawal as leading to “sovereignty” shows how Baghdad has not valued the US role in fighting ISIS and maintaining order in the country.
Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
The announcement follows Reuters reporting on Monday that the Trump administration was set to grant a one-month US Treasury waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to fly between Iran and Najaf.
Trump administration considers waiver to allow Iraqi flights for pilgrimage in Iran - report
A source says that the waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver potentially coming into place.
As US withdraws from Iraq, Kurdish region is left exposed to Iran's threats - analysis
Tehran has carried out more than 1,000 missile and drone attacks on Kurdistan following the start of US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February.
The Iraq-Syria border is becoming the Middle East's most important new energy corridor - analysis
Syria continues to grow as an energy hub for Iraq amid a peaceful border situation.
US agrees to continue physical dollar cash shipments, Iraqi government says
Iraq keeps more than $100 billion in reserves in the United States, giving Washington substantial influence over Baghdad’s access to physical dollars.
Iraqi tribe claims it battled Somali pirates to free hijacked ship
The tribal members are from Abu al-Khasib, south of Basra, on the Shatt al Arab waterway. The men come from the village of Jaykur, close to the Iranian border.
Why Israel must distinguish Kurds in Kermanshah, Iran from separatist movements - opinion
Israel risks losing the trust of patriotic Iranian Kurds by conflating them with separatist movements.
Flights must be open to all or to no one, Iranian adviser says following Iraqi airport suspension
"Alignment with America in implementing hostile policies will remain etched in the memory of the Iranian nation," he added. "Flight in the region is either free for all, or for no one," he stated.
Turkey agrees to hand over disputed Bashiqa-Zelikan military base near Mosul to Iraqi government
The agreement followed a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the two leaders said in a joint statement.
