Why Turkey plans to end its 52-year oil pipeline deal with Iraq The Turkish decree stipulated that the 1973 Turkey-Iraq Crude Oil Pipeline Agreement — along with all amendments to the deal — would be terminated effective July 27, 2026. Turkey
Over 10 years after ISIS takeover, Iraq's Mosul Airport reopens: What to know The airport has been out of operation since the fall of the northern Iraqi city to the Islamic State in 2014. Iraq
Drone strike halts operations at Iraqi Kurdistan oil field: What to know A second drone attack in as many days has suspended operations at an oil facility in Iraqi Kurdistan, with initial investigations pointing to Iran-aligned armed groups. Iraq
Analysis From Caucasus to Iraq: How Israel’s war hands Turkey edge over Iran After the war with Israel, a wounded Iran opens new doors for Turkey from Iraq to the Caucasus, but advancing its agenda could rekindle their rivalry. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Exclusive US Syria envoy Barrack to meet Iraqi Kurdish PM Barzani in Erbil By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Iraqi prime minister: Iran-Saudi talks have made 'remarkable progress' In a press conference today, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi provided a report of his two years in the office, highlighting his top achievements and top challenges facing his government Iraq
Iraqi border guards shoot down parasail in drug bust The operator may have fled to Kuwait as Iraq’s drug war rages on. Iraq
Iran, Iraq, Syria to cooperate on sandstorms Sandstorms have pummeled the region this year, particularly Iraq. Iran
Iraq's parliament passes anti-normalization law Iraq's lawmakers further criminalize relations with Israel. Iraq
Climate crisis worsens desertification in Iraq The Iraqi authorities are warning of the high rate of desertification in the country amid other environmental and economic problems. Iraq
US disturbed by Iraqi law criminalizing Israel ties The State Department said the new Iraqi law promotes “an environment of antisemitism.” Iraq
Dispute over Iraqi Kurdistan's energy resources ramps up The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has announced plans to establish a new oil company for the Kurdistan Region. Iraq
Renowned Iraqi poet Muzaffar al-Nawab dies The death of revered Iraqi poet Muzaffar al-Nawab, has stirred controversy in the Iraqi street between the admirers of his poetry and the critics of his alleged 'immoral' stances. Iraq
Iraq’s Kurdish parties struggle to unite amid deep divisions The main parties in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have met at a high level amidst divisions and difficulties to form the government many months after the elections. Iraqi-Kurdistan
British geologist faces severe punishment in Iraq for taking pottery shards The case has become politically charged as Iran-backed Shiite militias could exploit the situation to shape public opinion against the British government. Iraq
Kurdistan Regional Government to establish new tourism directorates Tourist visits are increasing each year to the autonomous part of northern Iraq, an area that offers many natural, cultural and religious attractions. Iraq
Iraqis murdered in Syria’s al-Hol camp Tens of thousands of Iraqi nationals, mostly women and children, are “stuck in limbo” in a camp in northeastern Syria as violence against them and regional risks increase. Iraq