Iraq's parliament approves partial Cabinet lineup Iraq's parliament has approved the government program and part of the Cabinet lineup of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi The Independent UK · May 14
Iraqi leaders face balancing act as Iran conflict exposes deep rifts Country is torn between those who hope for end to Tehran’s influence and those loyal to Islamic republic The Guardian - UK · Apr 3
Iraq’s dominant political bloc nominates former prime minister al-Maliki as its candidate Iraq’s dominant political bloc has nominated former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister The Independent UK · Jan 24
Iraq's prime minister steps aside for rival in post-election wrangling over government Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has stepped aside to clear the way for former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, according to two Iraqi officials The Independent UK · Jan 13
Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraqi's first provincial elections in a decade Iraqis have begun voting for the first time in a decade to select new provincial council members, who in turn will appoint governors, with the outcome seen as a bellwether for the parliamentary elections due to take place in 2025 The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023
Differences over Implementation of Political Agreement Delays Iraq Budget Approval The approval of the Iraqi budget is likely to be delayed until sharp differences are resolved between the Sunni and Shiite parties over the implementation of the political agreement that led to the formation of the government of Mohammad Shia al-Sudani. The agreement, which brought together the Coordinating Framework with… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023
Iraqi Parliament Passes Controversial Vote Law Amendments Iraqi lawmakers passed early Monday controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls. The amendments increase the size of electoral districts, a move widely backed by the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Iran-backed parties.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023
Iraqi parliament passes controversial vote law amendments Iraqi lawmakers have passed controversial amendments to the country's election law that could undermine the chances for smaller parties and independent candidates to win seats in future polls The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023