Politics Politics 2020-04-09 Iraq's new PM-elect Kadhemi, intel chief with friends on all sides Mustafa Kadhemi, the third candidate this year for Iraq's premiership, could have the right connections to steer Iraq through multiple crises, observers say. Politics 2020-04-07 Tehran's influence in Iraqi politics wanes in post-Soleimani era Iraqi prime minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi is a strong opponent of the Iranian regime and is expected to reduce its influence in Iraq. Politics 2020-04-07 Sweida faction blames Russia for recent unrest An opposition faction in the southern province of Sweida is accusing a Russia-backed Syrian army force of recent kidnappings and killings. Politics 2020-03-27 US sanctions vast network of IRGC-QF officials, front companies The network's activities include transferring arms to Iran-backed Iraqi militias, smuggling weapons to Yemen and selling oil to Syria's regime. Politics 2020-03-17 Iraq names new PM as rockets hit base hosting foreign troops The nomination came hours after two rockets hit an Iraqi military base hosting international coalition and NATO troops, the third such attack within a week. Politics 2020-03-11 Anbar governor prioritizes security, reconstruction In an exclusive interview with Diyaruna, Anbar governor Ali Farhan al-Dulaimi discusses the current situation in Iraq's westernmost province. Politics 2020-02-25 Muqtada al-Sadr faces growing popular anger in Iraq The populist cleric has been facing intense criticism since his supporters assaulted protestors and he changed his political position. Politics 2020-02-04 Al-Nasiriyah protestors malign pro-Iran militias Demonstrators have been chanting slogans decrying the militias' interference in their peaceful movement. Politics 2020-01-24 European Union condemns north-west Syria offensive The EU has called for 'rapid, safe and unhindered access' for humanitarian organisations and for a political solution to the conflict. Politics 2020-01-06 Iraqis criticise parliament's decision to expel foreign forces Iraqi experts and citizens say the 'regrettable' move to end US presence does not represent the will of the Iraqi people, but rather the will of Iran and its groups. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Next
