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Iraq reopens airspace after closure triggered by Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel
Iraq on Sunday opened up its airspace and airports following a temporary closure late on Saturday in the wake of Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile strikes against Israel.
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Iranian, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss ties in phone call
The Iranian and Iraqi ministers of foreign affairs discussed the bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries on Wednesday night.
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Iraqi PM Al-Sudani, Nechirvan Barzani discuss federal government's program
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met on Saturday with the President of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, to discuss various topics.
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Iraq to purchase modern air defense systems amid heightened regional tensions
As reported by The Defense Post, Iraq is currently evaluating its options for acquiring new anti-aircraft weapons to enhance its air defense capabilities, as outlined by spokesperson Major General Yehia Rasool.…
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Voting and minorities: Kurdistan’s future is at stake in the struggle between Erbil and Baghdad / Dario Salvi
The autonomous region is expected to go to the polls on 10 June in a vote postponed several times due to disagreements between the min Kurdish parties.
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Iraq bans PKK as security ties with Turkey gain momentum
Iraq National Security Council has banned the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has been waging an armed campaign against the Turkish forces for Kurdish self-rule inside Turkey, Al-Monitor reported.
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Iraqi president affirms constitutional powers for Kurdistan Region
Iraq's President, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, stressed that the power vested in the Kurdistan Region is "constitutional."
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Iraqi PM confirms continued funding for Kurdistan Region salaries
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday confirmed the federal government will continue to fund the salaries of public servants in the Kurdistan region despite 60 million dinars in budget deficit.
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Former Iraqi FM expects US to strike 3 factions in Iraq
Kurdistan’s Democratic Party (KDP) leader and former Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari predicted on Wednesday that the United States would target three factions affiliated with the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq"…
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Iraqi Resistance targets US troops base in north with drone
Local media in Iraq reported a drone attack against the US Harir base next to Erbil Airport in the Kurdistan region on Sunday afternoon.
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Kurdistan Region seeks definitive solution to oil dispute with Baghdad
During a meeting with oil and gas companies operating in the Kurdistan Region (KRI), the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) confirmed its commitment to finding a comprehensive solution to the oil file with the…
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Former Iraqi PM Maliki meets with US Ambassador in Baghdad
The US ambassador to Iraq met Sunday with former Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, the Iraqi politician’s office said, a day after militants struck US forces in the country.