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Prime Minister's Advisor Reveals Internal Borrowing Options to Address Funding Gaps

Iraq's public finances are facing a critical test with the emergence of clear revenue gaps, prompting decision-makers to seek sustainable financing alternatives to prevent the stalling of development...

Ministry of Trade Adopts New Policy Package to Fortify Food Security and Reduce Transport Costs

Amid the challenges posed by the volatility of global supply chains, the Iraqi Ministry of Trade has announced the adoption of a comprehensive package of proactive policies and measures aimed at prote...

Quds Force Commander Visits Baghdad Amid Political Crisis

Iranian Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani suddenly arrived in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. This marks his first visit since the recent regional truce took effect. Qaani held a series of intensive meeti...

Pakistani Mediation in Tehran to Arrange a New Round of Negotiations Between US and Iran

In highly intensive diplomatic maneuvering aimed at containing the rapidly escalating regional crisis, a high-level Pakistani delegation arrived in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on April 16, 2026, in a...

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...

Cabinet Approves Procurement of Modern Air Defense Systems to Face Regional Challenges

The Iraqi Council of Ministers, headed by Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, issued a package of firm strategic decisions on April 15, 2026, foremost among them the official approval to contract for the purchas...

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...

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...

Armed Factions Announce Suspension of Operations Against US Bases in Response to Truce

Iraqi armed factions operating under the banner of the "Islamic Resistance" announced the suspension of all military operations and drone attacks against US military bases in Iraq and Syria. This sudd...

Positive Developments in the Electricity Interconnection Project with Neighboring Countries

The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announced significant progress in the electricity interconnection project with the Gulf countries and Jordan, confirming that the first phase of the connection with J...

Launch of Baghdad International Fair's Current Session with Wide International Participation

The activities of the Baghdad International Fair opened in the capital, Baghdad, with the participation of more than 20 countries and hundreds of local and foreign companies specialized in constructio...