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Militia attacks further antagonise Iraqi public
Politics

2020-11-19

Militia attacks further antagonise Iraqi public

A number of Iraq experts say IRGC-backed militias have become more isolated amid the public's concerns about the withdrawal of coalition forces.

US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions
Politics

2020-11-10

US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions

New round of sanctions has targeted 19 individuals or entities in Syria's oil sector, along with government and intelligence officers.

UN envoy sees delay in Syria political process
Politics

2020-10-28

UN envoy sees delay in Syria political process

The constitutional process, launched in October 2019, aims at drafting a constitution acceptable to all sides that will pave the way for elections.

Iranian tanker seen delivering oil to Syria port
Politics

2020-10-20

Iranian tanker seen delivering oil to Syria port

Iran has continued to deliver oil to the Syrian regime via the port of Baniyas, even though both Syria and Iran remain under US sanctions.

Iraq appoints new leaders in key state agencies
Politics

2020-10-15

Iraq appoints new leaders in key state agencies

The government has made leadership changes at financial, banking and economic institutions, including the Central Bank of Iraq.

Iraq, Kurdish region reach 'historic' agreement on Sinjar
Politics

2020-10-13

Iraq, Kurdish region reach 'historic' agreement on Sinjar

Under the new agreement on the status of the Ninawa district, a joint administration will be formed and federal forces will oversee security, thereby facilitating the return of displaced residents.

Iraq government corruption probe under way
Politics

2020-10-09

Iraq government corruption probe under way

A higher governmental committee appointed by Prime Minister Mustafa Khademi has begun its work to root out public corruption.

Militia attacks in Iraq demonstrate need for Iran sanctions
Politics

2020-10-07

Militia attacks in Iraq demonstrate need for Iran sanctions

Militia attacks on international interests in Baghdad underscore the need to sustain sanctions on the Iranian regime that backs these groups.

Daraa residents support latest sanctions: journalist
Politics

2020-10-05

Daraa residents support latest sanctions: journalist

The people of Daraa have welcomed new US sanctions imposed on Russia-backed 5th Corps militia commander and spy agency head.

Syria's central bank governor faces sanctions
Politics

2020-10-01

Syria's central bank governor faces sanctions

The US Treasury's designation comes as part of the Caesar Act, which aims to hold the regime of Bashar al-Assad accountable for its crimes.