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Iraq Opens Embassy in Ashgabat

By John Lee. The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq has officially begun operating in Ashgabat, marking a new step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Iraq and Turkmenistan. The development was discussed during a meeting on 9th March 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Foreign Minister Serdar Muhammetdurdyyev and Jassim […]

US Congress Votes to Repeal Iraq War Authorisations

By John Lee. The US Congress has voted in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorisations for Use of Military Force against Iraq, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026. The repeal is awaiting ratification by President Donald Trump. The Ministry of […]

Iraq, China Discuss Strategic Partnership

By John Lee. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister H.E. Fuad Hussein met Mr. Jin Xin, Assistant Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee, in Baghdad to review bilateral relations and future cooperation. Mr Hussein described China as a pivotal strategic partner for Iraq, noting that bilateral trade stands […]