Trump's return and Iraq’s uncertain future: Reassurances, warnings, escalating challenges

The analyst stated that the US is closely monitoring developments in Iraq, adding that “economic sanctions remain an effective tool in Washington’s hands to impact Iran and Syria, and may be increasingly used against Iraqi entities viewed by the US administration as part of Iranian influence.”

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Intra-Kurdish meeting aims to ‘rectify’ Erbil, Baghdad ties: KRG spox

The meeting was aimed at discussing the next steps for the Kurdish representation in the political process in Baghdad amid ongoing budget issues

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Syrian foreign minister's trip to Baghdad postponed: Iraqi PM’s office

The Iraqi PM's office confirmed to The New Region that the trip is still on but has been postponed until further notice

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President Barzani ‘top reference’ to help establish Kurdish unity in Syria: ENKS

President Masoud Barzani is seen as a “top reference” by Syrian Kurds to help establish Kurdish unity in the country, while the presence of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is considered a "major obstacle” against Kurdish aspirations and achievements

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My observations in Kurdistan’s nature

In this article, the author narrates his journey of observing and identifying plants and animals while traveling across the Kurdistan Region over the past six years - an experience he says gave him a sense of where the Kurdistan Region is on the world biodiversity map

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Kurdish withdrawal from Baghdad ‘not impossible’ if salary issues not resolved: KRG spox

The KRG spokesperson said Baghdad's refusal to send the agreed upon amount for civil servant salaries is “injustice done to the employees of the Kurdistan Region,” suggesting that a Kurdish withdrawal from the political process in Baghdad is a possibility

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No specific date for resumption of Iraq-Syria flights: Iraqi Airways

The process could take weeks or months, according to the spokesperson

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Iran’s Quds Force leader Qaani holds secret Baghdad talks: Sources

IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani made a secret visit to Baghdad, holding discussions with top officials focused on avoiding US-Israeli escalation, supporting Iraqi government neutrality, and preparing for potential regional developments.

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Syria's new foreign minister to visit Baghdad next week: Sources

The visit aims to affirm Damascus' desire for continued bilateral relations with Baghdad, according to the sources

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