WASHINGTON - The U.S. is urging the Iraqi government to break with Tehran-backed militia groups and has sanctioned Iraqi officials over their ties with Iran, following more than 600 attacks against ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. BAGHDAD — Iraq’s dominant parliamentary bloc on Monday nominated Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman and political ...

After months of political deadlock, the Shiite parties that comprise Iraq’s largest parliamentary bloc named Ali al Zaidi as the country’s prime minister-designate. Zaidi, a businessman who has not ...

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s dominant parliamentary bloc on Monday nominated Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman and political newcomer, to be the country’s prime minister. The announcement by the Coordination ...

After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate. By Ephrat Livni Iraq’s president on Monday named a businessman as ...

Iraqi militias have evolved from armed groups into powerful political and economic actors, embedded within the state and controlling key sectors. They generate revenue through contracts, energy ...

JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables of congratulations to President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi on his ...