Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraqi politics news, keeping you up to date with the latest information and developments.
By Hamdi Malik and Michael Knights, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's PMF Law Is No Substitute for Real Security Reform The Trump administration should not be duped by the supposed "reforms" that […]
From The Conversation. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Kurdistan faces a deepening economic crisis as unpaid wages pile up Public sector workers in Iraqi Kurdistan, a semi-autonomous region of northern Iraq, have endured irregular and delayed salary payments for more […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Gathering with ex-MPs turbocharges talk of Sadr's return to Iraqi politics Shiite cleric and politician Muqtada Al-Sadr has met with former Sadrist lawmakers, stoking heavy speculations about his imminent return to Iraqi politics. […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will regional geopolitical shifts shake up Sunni politics in Iraq? Regarded as one of Iraq's most skilled -- if controversial -- modern political operators, Sunni politician Mohammed Al-Halbousi has faced challenging times since […]
By Michael Knights and Hamdi Malik for Foreign Affairs. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iran Could Lose Iraq The Axis of Resistance Is Primed to Take Another Hit. Click here to read the full story.
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Finance, Taif Sami, met with Jean-Christophe Carret, the World Bank's representative in Iraq, to discuss strengthening economic and financial cooperation. The discussions focused on strategic projects aimed at stimulating economic growth, creating jobs, and developing infrastructure and human capital. Minister Sami emphasized Iraq's commitment to leveraging technical and financial […]
From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Personal Status Law Amendment Sets Back Women's Rights After months of legal and political wrangling, an amendment to Iraq's Personal Status Law that entered into force on February 17, 2025, […]
By John Lee. Representatives from the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) member companies met with officials from the Government of Iraq (GoI) and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on March 6 to discuss the resumption of oil exports through the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline. APIKUR reiterated that its member companies are ready to restart […]
By John Lee. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz held a call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani on Sunday, reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Baghdad. Mr. Waltz extended Ramadan greetings and expressed concern over recent flooding in Baghdad. Discussions focused on economic cooperation, with Prime Minister Al-Sudani outlining his government's […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Contentious retirement clause puts future of Iraq's PMU in question The Iraqi parliament's protracted debate over amendments to legislation regulating the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) may be nearing its end. Reports suggest that […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Stepped-up repatriation of 'IS families' presents opportunities, risks for Iraq More than seven years after Baghdad's declaration of victory over the Islamic State group (IS), tens of thousands of women and children-including family members […]
By David Schenker for The National Interest. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqis Fear That Trump's America Will Depart Once and For All Baghdad has good reason to be concerned about the trajectory of the U.S.-Iraq relationship. Click here to read […]
