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US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions
The US issued a Friday ultimatum to Baghdad: form a government without Iranian influence or face sanctions. Washington specifically targeted the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister.
Kataib Hezbollah calls on supporters to prepare for conflict with Israel
US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms
Baghdad has no reason to send forces to Iran amid protests, Iraqi scholar tells 'Post'
Armed Kurdish groups sought to cross into Iran from Iraq, sources say
Turkey, which deems Kurdish militants in northern Iraq terrorists, has warned in recent days that any foreign intervention in Iran would escalate regional crises.
Iraqi militias may disarm over US-Israel threats, 30 million light weapons outside state control
With 90% of Iranian-backed groups agreeing to surrender weapons, experts warn that secret stockpiles, divided loyalties, and political bargaining could undermine the process.
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.
The hit that wasn’t: When Saddam Hussein offered to kill Khomeini and the Shah said no
This decision, made quietly, cautiously, and with the best of intentions, reshaped the fate of a nation and the entire region.
How Iraqi militias siphoned billions from Visa and Mastercard for Iran - WSJ
US and Iraqi authorities revealed a complex scheme involving prepaid cards that funneled illicit funds to Iranian-backed terror militias.
Arab League Summit in Baghdad is about a new Arab world - analysis
The reports in Iraq note that the summit seeks to focus on many issues in the region.
Iraqi president highlights 'historic' ties with Iran during Davos address
Abdul Latif Rashid discussed Iraq-Iran relations and Iraqi sovereignty at Davos.
The world has Israel to thank for no nuclear fears in post-Assad Syria- opinion
Thanks to Israel, the now-impending Syrian chaos may be deeply destabilizing, but it will plausibly be nonnuclear.
Sirens activated in Jerusalem Hills as IAF intercepts missile form Yemen, drones from Iraq
The IDF confirmed that it had identified a single missile launch from Yemen, which was successfully intercepted with no casualties reported.
How will Iran’s proxies in Iraq respond to US election? – analysis
Iranian militias ramp up drone attacks on Israel, await US response post-election.
