Islamic State announces ‘revenge’ attacks during Ramadan
Iraq has stepped up security amid an IS campaign called 'Battle of Revenge for the Two Sheikhs' that killed dozens in several countries in the first few days
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US urges Iraqi government formation as stalemate drags on
The deadlock has left Iraq without a new budget amid the economic uncertainty stemming from Russia's war in Ukraine
Attacks target US forces on both sides of Iraqi-Syrian border
IRGC-linked armed groups are presumed to be behind attacks on bases hosting US-led coalition forces this week in both Iraq and Syria that resulted in minor injuries but no deaths
Forces at Iraqi base hosting US troops shoot down drone
Forces at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base, which hosts US troops, intercepted and shot down a drone while it was hovering near the base early on Friday, US-led coalition and Iraqi security sources said
Iraq, NATO Discuss Means to Confront Terrorism, Maintain Regional Stability
Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi and his deputy, Hakim al-Zamli, held talks on Tuesday with a Danish delegation from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, led by its head Mads Fuglede
Iraq oil exports reach $11.07 billion in March, highest in 50 years
Iraq exported $11.07 billion of oil last month, the highest level for half a century, as crude prices soared amid shortfall fears following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the oil ministry said
Russian invasion of Ukraine has sharp impact on Iraq’s economy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused shortages of food in Iraq and forced the government to pay more in gasoline subsidies, but the high price of crude oil plus sanctions on Russia has opened new opportunities for Iraq
Iraqi Kurdistan Has Energy Capacity to Help Europe, Says Iraqi Kurdish PM
The Kurdish region of northern Iraq has the capacity to make up for at least some of the energy shortfall in Europe, Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said on Monday
Iraq Building Syria Wall to Keep out ISIS Fighters
Iraq is building a concrete wall along part of its border with Syria to stop ISIS group militants from infiltrating, an Iraqi military source said Sunday
Iraqi foreign minister says Iran nuclear deal in Iraq’s interest
Fuad Hussein, in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, says Iraq continues to play a role in helping to facilitate dialogue, and de-escalating conflict, between Washington and Tehran
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