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Coordination Framework Delays PM Nomination Decision Until Wednesday

The Secretary-General of the Coordination Framework, Abbas al-Ameri, announced on Monday evening (April 20, 2026) that the alliance of Shiite political blocs has postponed its decision on nominating a...

Ongoing Political Deadlock Delays Iraqi Government Formation

The political deadlock in Iraq continues amid a total inability to choose a prime minister. The Coordination Framework corridors are witnessing sharp disputes preventing an acceptable compromise candi...

Increasing US Pressure on Baghdad to Dismantle and Hold Armed Factions Accountable

The diplomatic arena between Baghdad and Washington witnessed a noticeable escalation in the tone of discourse on April 16, 2026, as the US administration delivered strongly worded messages explicitly...

Government Formation Negotiations Oscillate Between Renewing Sudani and Maliki's Return

The corridors of Iraqi politics in mid-April 2026 are dominated by heated discussions regarding the identity of the Prime Minister tasked with forming the new government, amid intense competition with...

Netanyahu Sets Impossible Conditions for Halting Military Operations in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his army will escalate operations in southern Lebanon and will not accept any negotiations unless Hezbollah is completely disarmed. During a fi...

Baghdad Prepares to Host Secret Negotiation Round Between US and Iranian Envoys

Informed political sources revealed that the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, is preparing to host a new round of indirect and secret negotiations between US and Iranian officials in the coming days. These dip...

British-German Talks to Secure Maritime Shipping in the Middle East

The British Prime Minister held intensive talks with the German Chancellor to discuss ways to secure maritime shipping lanes amid the military escalation in the Middle East. Both parties agreed on the...

Sudani and El-Sisi Discuss Containing Escalation in the Middle East via Phone

The Iraqi Prime Minister received a phone call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, focusing on the repercussions of the current crisis in the region. Both sides emphasized the need to unify...

PM Intervenes to Resolve Kurdish Dispute Over Presidency

The Iraqi government is intensifying its political efforts to end the political deadlock, with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani leading direct mediation between the main Kurdish parties. These m...

Impending Cabinet Reshuffle in Al-Sudani's Government Ousts Five Ministers in Anti-Corruption Drive

Tigris Point News revealed a serious intention by the Iraqi Prime Minister to enact a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle, replacing five ministers proven negligent or whose ministries were implicated in...

First Phase of the "Development Road" Launched with Major International Partnerships

Tigris Point News announced the Iraqi Prime Minister's inauguration of the first construction operations for the strategic "Development Road" project, linking the Grand Faw Port to the Turkish border....

The Table is Flipped: Did a Drone End the Chances of Internal Peace in Iraq?

Sometimes, a single bullet—or a single drone—is all it takes to burn the bridges of dialogue! That is exactly what happened following the brazen attack on the Iraqi Intelligence headquarters. The Prim...