The uncertain future of Kirkuk; Removal of Article 140 from the program of Iraq

World Service - The removal of Article 140 from the plan of the new Iraqi government has once again plunged the future of Kirkuk and the disputed areas between Baghdad and Erbil into a halo of uncertainty; Observers believe that there is no solution for this situation without a political agreement between the Kurds and the central government.

9 ministries of the Iraqi government are managed in a supervisory manner

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Due to the lack of a vote of confidence in the parliament and the finalization of the status of the candidates, 9 ministries of the Iraqi government are being managed as caretakers.

Strengthening national security is achieved by limiting weapons to the state

The spokesman of the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi armed forces said: "Strengthening national security will be achieved through a strong commitment to limiting weapons for the state and upholding the rule of law.

Soran Omar:

The execution of Ajaj's death sentence requires the signature of the President and the Minister of Justice

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Soran Omar, a former member of the Iraqi Parliament, referring to the death sentence of Ajaj Tikriti, the executioner of Nugareh Salman, emphasized that the execution of this sentence depends on the signature of the president and the action of the Iraqi Minister of Justice.

The official start of the work of the new government of Iraq

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The first meeting of the Iraqi Council of Ministers headed by Ali Falah Al Zaidi, the new Prime Minister of this country, was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026; The meeting was held after the official ceremony of handing over power from Mohammad Shia al-Sudani and the official inauguration of the new cabinet.

Domestic and foreign congratulatory messages to Ali al-Zaidi after the vote of confidence in the Iraqi parliament

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Following the formation of the new Iraqi government headed by "Ali Falah Al Zaidi", a number of leaders of the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi president and the US special representative sent messages, while congratulating the new prime minister, emphasizing cooperation to solve problems and strengthen the stability of Iraq.

14 cabinet ministers Zaidi received a vote of confidence from the Iraqi parliament

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The Iraqi Parliament voted for confidence in 14 ministers of Ali al-Zaidi's cabinet after tension and conflict. Iraqi sources reported the occurrence of severe tension in the parliament of this country. The dispute between the representatives of the Tadegh coalition affiliated with Muhammad al-Halbousi and the Mothni Samarai movement escalated over some ministries. The meeting of the Iraqi parliament was suspended after these tensions.

Araghchi's congratulations to the Iraqi Prime Minister for forming a new government

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, congratulated Ali Al-Zaidi on the formation of the new Iraqi government.

The division of Iraqi ministries between Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region- Ali Zaidi, the acting prime minister of Iraq, will present his work plan and cabinet list to the Iraqi parliament this week to win a vote of confidence. In the framework of political agreements in Baghdad, 12 ministries are assigned to Shiites, 6 ministries to Sunnis and 4 ministries to Kurds.

The drastic reduction of Iraq's oil revenues and the issue of government resilience

World Service - Following the disruption in exports and the sharp drop in oil sales, Iraq's monthly income dropped to about $1.3 billion in April, and the budget deficit has brought about $4 billion to the government.

Consequences of the establishment of the American consulate in Erbil

World Service - The opening of the largest American consulate in Erbil was supposed to be a lasting message of Washington's presence, but now this complex is under the threat of regional attacks more than ever.

Nouri Maliki to Al-Zaidi:

We want to form a government that will preserve the sovereignty of Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Nouri Maliki, the head of the Rule of Law coalition, met with Ali Al-Zaidi, the prime minister appointed to form the cabinet, and announced that they want to form a government that will preserve the unity and sovereignty of Iraq.

The postponement of the meeting of the Shiite coordination framework

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - While the Shia currents have not yet reached an agreement on the mechanism for electing the prime minister, sources report the possibility of presenting more than one option to the parliament.

Nachirvan Barzani:

Iraqi government must pay compensation for crimes

Iraq and Kurdistan Region service – On the anniversary of the genocide of the Kurdish Fili, the head of the Kurdistan Region announced that the federal government must fulfill its duty and pay material and moral compensation to the victims and injured parties based on the ruling of the Iraqi Supreme Court, which recognized this crime as genocide.

Meeting for time appointment of president selection will hold

Iraqi service – First vice president announced that the Meeting for time appointment of president selection will hold on current week and he emphasized that delay on this process will cause to create disorder in government units.

The Iraqi government:

We support national sovereignty and prevent any movement from misusing Iraqi territory

Iraq and Kurdistan service – The Iraqi government issued a statement on Saturday after intensive consultations among its members, warning of dangerous regional developments and there consequences for the security, economy, and the Iraqi nation.

Baghdad's response to Erbil's protest; Why did the population share of the Kurdistan Region decrease?

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The Ministry of Planning of Iraq, in response to the protests of the Kurdistan Regional Government, announced that the decrease in the region's population share in the 2024 census is the result of the removal of people whose main residence was outside the region.