Iraqi PM calls for increasing production from Kurdistan oil fields

The Kurdistan Region’s oil production capacity has been heavily impacted by the ongoing US-Iran war and the ever-present threat of pro-Iran groups striking the Region’s energy infrastructure.

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Iraqi PM Zaidi to visit Paris, Berlin in early September

In July, Zaidi carried out his first overseas trip as prime minister with a five-day visit to the US, during which he met with US President Donald Trump and signed multiple agreements with American firms.

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Iraqi PM issues directive to reward corruption whistleblowers

Zaidi “directed the activation of the law rewarding whistleblowers who report corruption cases.”

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Postponement, freezes, PMC role: Iraq mulls ideas as militia disarmament deadline nears

“The September 30 deadline will not remain fixed, and proposals for postponement are increasingly becoming a reality,” a source close to the Iraqi government told The New Region.

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Iraqi political forces in ‘complete agreement’ on militia disarmament: Zaidi

Zaidi has been the subject of threatening messages from Iran-backed groups over his efforts to disarm the groups.

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Probe of attack on PM Barzani’s office under ‘direct supervision’ of Iraqi PM: Spokesperson

“We have now begun the investigation, and we must await its results. The statement clearly indicated that these results will be announced to the public, as this matter is not open to compromise. This pertains to the sovereignty of the Iraqi state, and therefore, this file, like other security files in this complex situation, is under the direct supervision and follow-up of the Prime Minister,” said Aboudi.

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Zaidi praises Iran’s ‘supportive stances’ during Ghalibaf meeting

During the meeting, Zaidi and Ghalibaf discussed “prospects for cooperation and joint action, as well as ways to strengthen and enhance bilateral relations in various fields,” according to a statement from Zaidi’s office.

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Guns out, politics in: Iraq’s ruling Shiite bloc takes over battle for Iran-backed factions

“The leaders of the Coordination Framework will handle the matter from now on,” a commander of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq told The New Region.

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PMF releases Nujaba intelligence chief after alleged counterterrorism arrest

The PMF’s media office said in a statement that Matar was handed over to the PMF “to proceed with his legal case before the judiciary.” However, Nujaba’s media office told The New Region that the PMF had released him.

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