Iraq's Coordination Framework to push PMF bills despite US objections

Iraq’s Coordination Framework says it will move forward with two bills related to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), rejecting US concerns

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Unified Kurdish stance, Western pressure prompt progress in salary standoff with Baghdad

A firm message from Kurdish leadership and pressure from Western powers pushed Baghdad to reverse some of its unfeasible demands, prompting progress in the disbursement of the Kurdistan Region's civil servant salaries

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Iraq's PMF: An uncertain future amid US pushback, debates on reform

Amid staunch US opposition to a law formalizing their official status and calls by Iraqi religious and political leaders to bring armed groups under effective state control, Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) grapple with varying conceptions of their possible future, with experts mulling the possibilities of total military integration or a conversion into a national guard-style force.

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Turkey's failure to renew Iraqi oil export agreement: Experts discuss rationale, legality

The 52-year-old oil export agreement will not be renewed in 2026 based upon the decision of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, resulting in shock among Iraqi officials and raising questions about the move's legality.

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PM Barzani launches landmark Erbil water supply project

The landmark Erbil Water Supply Emergency Project provides drinking water to residents of 33 neighborhoods at its first stage, all of whom had been gripped by severe water shortage in the past. 

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Iraqi forces search Hatra desert after Kurdistan oil field drone attacks

Iraq launched a large search operation in the Hatra desert after a wave of drone attacks hit oil fields and military sites in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

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Expert warns of serious economic risk as attacks on Kurdistan oil fields continue

Several oil fields in Kurdistan Region of Iraq were attacked by drones on Wednesday, causing damage but no injuries. An economic expert said the continued attacks are a major threat to Iraq’s economy, as they harm oil production, scare away investors, and could lead to financial and security problems across the country.

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PKK disarmament sparks hope for Sinjar return, but deep challenges persist

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has officially begun disarmament following a call from its leader Abdullah Ocalan, raising hopes for the return of displaced Yazidis to Sinjar. However, Iraqi lawmakers and security experts caution that the move, while symbolic, is not enough to solve the crisis.

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Sadr mulls supporting political blocs despite electoral boycott

The influential Shiite cleric said that commitments to fighting corruption, disarming militias, and rejecting foreign influence were conditions that must be met by any bloc seeking his endorsement in Iraq's parliamentary elections, with analysts telling The New Region that Sadr's musings suggest he is still closely following the political scene.

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