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Qaani in Baghdad: Unannounced Visit Raises Questions About Political Formations' Future

IRGC-Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday (April 19, 2026) for an unannounced visit lasting several hours, during which he met with leaders of the Coordinat...

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...

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...

Fallout from the Election of Nizar Amidi as President and Rising Kurdish Divisions

The Iraqi political arena has witnessed rapid and extensive reactions over the past few hours following the recent developments regarding the election of Mr. Nizar Amidi as the new President of the Re...

Nouri al-Maliki's Chances of Securing the Prime Minister Post Fade

Informed political sources in Baghdad have revealed a significant decline in the chances of the leader of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, to form the next government. These developments f...