#Ali Al Zaidi
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PoliticsMoqtada Al Sadr Pushes for Statesmanship and Militia Disbandment Following US Troop Withdrawal
Shiite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr has dissolved his militias and called for a new chapter with the US, aiming to bolster a nationalist platform and strengthen state control in Iraq following the American troop withdrawal.
PoliticsIraqi Prime Minister Orders Investigation After US Flag Trampled During Militia Parades
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered an investigation after Iran-backed militias trampled the US flag during military parades in Baghdad.
EconomyIraq Approves 40 Daily Flights for Iranian Airlines to and from Najaf
Iraq has authorized 40 daily flights for Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air, to and from Najaf International Airport following a US sanctions exemption.
PoliticsIraq Confident in Disarming Iran-Backed Militias by June 2027 Amid Regional Security Shifts
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated that Iraq is confident in meeting a June 2027 deadline to disarm Iran-backed militias and integrate them into state security forces.
PoliticsKataib Hezbollah Rejects Militia Disarmament Deal Following US Troop Departure from Iraq
Kataib Hezbollah has denied reaching a disarmament agreement with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi following the withdrawal of US troops. Meanwhile, the Iraqi government has pledged to take serious steps to disarm non-state armed groups and secure the nation's sovereignty.
PoliticsIraq Reclaims Sovereignty as US Troops Depart, Raising New Internal Power Struggles
As foreign troops depart from Iraq, the nation faces complex internal security challenges, the lingering threat of ISIS, and managing its delicate relationships with both the US and Iran.
EconomyIraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi Appeals to UN for Global Investment and Economic Reform
Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi addressed the UN General Assembly to pitch his economic plans, anti-corruption campaign, and vision for regional cooperation, calling on the global community to invest in Iraq.
PoliticsUS and Iraq Sign Agreement to Transfer Diplomatic Hub at Baghdad Airport Ahead of Troop Withdrawal
Iraq and the US have signed an agreement to transfer a diplomatic hub at Baghdad airport to the Iraqi government ahead of the full withdrawal of American forces by September 30.
PoliticsTurkey to Transfer Bashiqa Military Camp Back to Iraq in New Security Agreement
Turkey has agreed to gradually return the Bashiqa-Zelikan military camp to Iraqi control following a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
PoliticsSyrian President Ahmad Al Shara and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi Forge New Ties in Historic UN Meeting
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met for the first time at the UN General Assembly in New York to strengthen bilateral ties and security co-operation.
PoliticsUS and Iraq Discuss Militia Disarmament as Deadline is Extended to June 2027
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met at the UN General Assembly to discuss disarming militias as Iraq extends its weapons control deadline to June 2027.
PoliticsIraqi PM Adviser Clarifies No Fixed Deadline Set for Militia Disarmament Committee
A senior adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has clarified that there is no fixed deadline for the committee tasked with disarming Iran-backed militias, creating uncertainty around a previously discussed September 30 target.
EconomyTotalEnergies Eyes 10% Stake in Ambitious Basra-Baniyas Pipeline Project
TotalEnergies is in active discussions to acquire a 10 percent stake in the consortium building the Basra-Baniyas pipeline, offering Iraq an alternative oil export route.
EconomyIraqi Prime Minister Visits France to Secure Energy Support Amid Hormuz Crisis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss energy supply routes and security cooperation amidst the Hormuz crisis.
EconomyRegional Powers Condemn 'Treacherous' Drone Attacks That Force Shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline
Saudi Arabia has shut down its vital East-West oil pipeline following multiple drone attacks originating from Iraq, prompting widespread condemnation from regional powers.
PoliticsIraqi Court Sentences Senior Oil Official and Former Lawmaker to Prison and Multimillion-Dollar Fines in Corruption Crackdown
An Iraqi anti-corruption court has sentenced deputy oil minister Ali Al Bahadli and former MP Talal Al Zubaie to seven years in prison and multimillion-dollar fines amid a sweeping crackdown on corruption.
PoliticsIraq Rolls Out Financial Rewards for Corruption Whistleblowers Amid Major Crackdown
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has activated a law offering financial rewards to corruption whistleblowers, building on a major anti-graft campaign that has recovered over $1 billion.
PoliticsFour Arrested in Baghdad After Clashes Claim Lives of Two Police Officers
Four people have been arrested in Baghdad following clashes that left two police officers dead during an operation in the Dora area, highlighting ongoing tensions over illegal housing and state efforts to disarm militias.
PoliticsIraq Announces Accelerating Withdrawal of Foreign Coalition Troops Ahead of September Deadline
The Iraqi government announced that the withdrawal of foreign coalition troops is accelerating ahead of the September 30 deadline, following Germany's recent conclusion of its military mission in the Kurdish region.
PoliticsProposed Iraqi PMF Law Threatens State Sovereignty and Deepens Iran-Backed Militia Influence
A proposed Iraqi law aiming to institutionalize the Popular Mobilisation Forces as a permanent security body has sparked concerns over state sovereignty and rising tensions with the US.
PoliticsIraq Seizes Millions in Cash and Gold Amid Ongoing Oil Sector Corruption Crackdown
Iraqi authorities have seized $20.34 million in cash, 60 kilograms of gold, and vehicles tied to detained deputy oil minister Adnan Al Jumaili as part of a sweeping anti-corruption investigation.