Al-Hurra reports on threats against the Iraqi Prime Minister and strengthening of security measures

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The American media outlet Al-Hurra has reported, citing informed sources, that following security threats against the Iraqi Prime Minister, security measures in the Green Zone of Baghdad have been intensified and an air defense system has been placed near Zaidi's location.

Iraqi Prime Minister Condemns Drone Attack on Masrour Barzani's Office

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- In a phone call with Masrour Barzani, the Iraqi Prime Minister condemned the drone attack on the private office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and the residence of the head of the security apparatus, and emphasized that such attacks against Iraq and the Kurdistan Region are in no way acceptable.

Iraq after the coalition; Three scenarios for the future of weapons and power

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- If the Zaidi government insists on implementing the September 30 decision and radical groups, such as the Nujaba and Kataib, do not give in, then there is a possibility of a “limited conflict”. This conflict will not take the form of an all-out war, but rather a series of “security surgical operations” to disable the rebellious nuclei. Both sides, the government and the groups, are aware that they should not reach the point of a “Shiite civil war”; therefore, the conflict will remain within the framework of imposing dominance.

Nechirvan Barzani:

The existence of Israeli Mossad bases in Erbil is a completely baseless accusation

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan Region, stated in an exclusive interview with Al-Sharqiya Network: The fact is that we have prevented any problems from being created for our neighbor Iran through the borders of the Kurdistan Region. Because the fundamental principle of Iraq is not to become a source of threat to any of its neighbors, and the Kurdistan Region, as part of the federal state of Iraq, should not become a source of threat to Iran or any other neighboring country.

Zaidi to armed groups:

Hand over your weapons or we will confront you

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi has warned armed groups that the government will confront them if they refuse to hand over their weapons after the deadline.

Al-Zaidi meets with Barzani:

Pending cases will be resolved according to the constitution

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- In a meeting with the President of the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized the government's determination to resolve pending cases based on the constitution, and the two sides called for strengthening cooperation and coordination between Baghdad and Erbil.

Iraqi Army:

There is no evidence of an attack from Iraqi soil on Saudi Arabia

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces announced that no evidence has been provided so far indicating that an attack has been carried out from Iraqi soil on neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia. These statements were made after the joint attacks by the United States and Saudi Arabia on the positions of armed groups in Iraq.

Lebanese newspaper:

Iraqi armed groups will respond to Saudi Arabia within 72 hours

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Lebanese newspaper "Al-Akhbar" reported, citing sources in the Iraqi armed groups, that these groups intend to respond on the ground to the recent US and Saudi attacks within the next 72 hours, and emphasized that the targeting of Iraqi soil and forces by Saudi Arabia will not go unanswered.

Behind the Scenes of Turkey's 15% Share of Kirkuk Oil

World Service- Forbes magazine analysis shows that the main point of the new energy agreement between Turkey and Iraq is not the political promise of exporting one million barrels of oil per day, but the entry of the Turkish State Oil Company (TPAO) into the ownership structure of the development of the Kirkuk oil fields; a move that gives Ankara a direct industrial position in the heart of northern Iraq's oil production for the first time.

Tension at the signing ceremony of the agreements between Turkey and Iraq

Service Turkey – The signing ceremony of the agreements between Turkey and Iraq in the presence of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ali al-Zaidi was accompanied by tension; the Iraqi Minister of Transport initially refused to sign the agreement related to the “Development Road” project, and Erdogan reacted to this situation by asking, “Weren’t five agreements supposed to be signed?”

Turkey's Stronger Return to Kirkuk After a Century

World Service - A comparison of Turkey's position in Kirkuk between 1926 and 2026 shows that after a century, Ankara has gone from receiving a limited share of oil revenues to direct participation in the development and economic management of the largest oil project in northern Iraq.

Turkey, Britain and the US have undisputed control over Kirkuk oil

World Service - As Western oil giants re-enter the Kirkuk fields and hand over part of the field's development project to the Turkish State Oil Company, the energy equations of northern Iraq have entered a new phase; a phase in which Ankara, London and Washington, by combining capital, technology and export routes, are consolidating their influence over one of Iraq's most important oil resources.

Al-Hurra Report:

Baghdad Calls on Tehran to Guarantee the Security of Iraqi Oil Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Sources informed Al-Hurra Network that during his visit to Tehran, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi asked Iranian officials to refrain from attacking Iraqi oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and to guarantee their safe passage; a request to which Iran has not yet given a clear response.

Ali al-Zaidi's Office:

The New York Times' Claim About the Ceasefire Proposal to Iran Is Baseless

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Information Office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi denied the New York Times' report about the US's proposal for a ceasefire being conveyed to Iran during his visit to Tehran, calling the claims "completely baseless" and contrary to reality.

Qalibaf in Zaidi's meeting:

Iran-Iraq cooperation can solve many regional issues

Iran Service - Stating that the Zionist regime is the enemy of all Islamic countries, the speaker of the parliament stated: Cooperation between Iran and Iraq in maintaining the unity of Islamic countries against the Zionist regime is definitely effective.

Ejei in a meeting with Al-Zaidi:

Iran has no enemies with its neighbors

Iran Service - The head of the judiciary said: America has committed all kinds of hostility against the Iranian nation over the past 47 years, from propaganda and psychological warfare to economic terrorism and security and military intrigues. Over the past year and a half, America's hostility and aggression against the Iranian nation has reached its peak.

Al-Zaidi:

No point of Iraqi soil will be a threat to the Islamic Republic of Iran

Iran Service- The Iraqi Prime Minister also emphasized the special position of the Islamic Republic of Iran in his country's foreign policy and described the development and deepening of bilateral cooperation as a strategic necessity.

Pezeshkian:

implementation of economic agreements is a common priority for the two countries

Service Iran - The President, emphasizing the necessity of formulating a comprehensive plan for strategic cooperation between Iran and Iraq, considered the comprehensive development of relations between Tehran and Baghdad to be dependent on the rapid implementation of agreements, expanding economic and infrastructure cooperation, and strengthening security interactions.

Al-Zaidi to travel to Tehran; energy and bilateral relations on the agenda

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Iraqi government spokesman announced that Ali Al-Zaidi, the country's Prime Minister, will travel to Tehran on Thursday at the head of a ministerial delegation and at the official invitation of the Iranian President.

Zaidi:

Ahmed Asadi will be arrested directly upon his return

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Amer Fayez, a leader of the Coordination Framework, revealed that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaidi has informed the leaders of the Coordination Framework that Ahmed Asadi, a well-known figure in the coalition and former Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, will be directly arrested on corruption charges if he returns from Australia.

Masrour Barzani calls for an end to attacks on the Kurdistan Region

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq condemned the continuous and unjustified attacks on the region and called for an end to these attacks.

Al-Monitor:

International companies halt oil production in Kurdistan Region

World Service – Al-Monitor reported, citing Iraqi and oil industry sources, that international oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have decided to halt their oil production from the region until further notice, following the escalation of military tensions between Iran and the United States.

Ammar Hakim supported Zaidi steps in partnership with America

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ammar Hakim supported Zaidi steps in partnership with America and emphasized the monopoly of weapons and avoiding bombing neighbors.

The Secretary General of the Nujaba's reaction to Trump's insult:

Abu Mahdi and Hajj Qassem are a source of honor for Iraq, we will drive out the occupiers!

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Akram Al-Kaabi, in response to Trump's insult to national symbols in a meeting with Al-Zaidi, said in a statement: Martyr Al-Muhandis and Martyr Soleimani are symbols of Iraq and a source of honor; the stupid and child-killing Trump is a source of shame.

Four Kurdish officials are in the Iraqi Prime Minister's delegation to travel to Washington

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Media sources reported the presence of four Kurdish officials in the delegation accompanying Ali Zaidi to travel to Washington; the delegation is scheduled to hold talks with American officials within the framework of political, economic consultations and Baghdad's relations with the United States.

Masrour Barzani's Office:

358 kilograms of gold handed over to Iraqi anti-corruption committee

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region service - The Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region announced that, in continuation of the cooperation and coordination between the regional government and the federal government of Iraq in the fight against corruption, 358 kilograms of gold seized by the relevant institutions of the region have been handed over to the Iraqi anti-corruption committee.

Ali Zaidi:

We Are Deeply Grateful to the KDP and the PUK

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service – Ali Zaidi expressed appreciation for the support shown by Iraqi political parties and institutions—including the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK)—for the government's anti-corruption agenda. He emphasized that combating corruption is a national responsibility and affirmed that, despite pressures and challenges, the government will resolutely continue the reform process, the prosecution of corrupt individuals, and the recovery of state assets.

New details of the anti-corruption operation in Iraq

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iraqi security and political sources have published new details of the extensive anti-corruption operation known as "Sulah Al-Fajr"; According to these sources, the operation was carried out after several days of planning and following the strictest security measures.

Ali Zaidi:

No corrupt person is immune

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ali Zaidi, the Prime Minister of Iraq, announced that the extensive anti-corruption operation that the government has started is only the first stage, and no person or movement will be immune from prosecution and supervision. At the same time, he announced the approval of a 35% tax on the income of foreign oil companies and the government's plan to strengthen the electricity sector.

Baghdad’s Anti-Corruption Drive and the Promise of $400 Billion in U.S. Support

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – A report claims that Tom Barrack, the U.S. presidential envoy for Iraq affairs, emphasized during a meeting with the Baghdad government that success in combating corruption and curbing the waste of financial resources would be a prerequisite for expanding U.S. economic support and launching a long-term partnership with Iraq.