Rubio warns Sudani of Iran influence on Iraq

“A government controlled by Iran cannot successfully put Iraq’s own interests first,” Rubio told Sudani.

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Iraqi PM says working to keep weapons under state control

“We have fulfilled the pledge we made to ourselves to restore Iraq's full sovereignty, end the mission of the international coalition, and… have moved with confident steps to end the operations of the United Nations Mission / UNAMI,” wrote Sudani.

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Coordination Framework rejects ‘untried’ prime minister as talks continue

The Coordination Framework said it opposes choosing an untested prime minister, stressing the need for an experienced figure amid political and regional complexities.

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Iraqi top coalition says leader Sudani likely to retain premiership

“We affirm that Sudani remains the strongest and closest candidate within the Framework and enjoys clear support based on the stability and achievements made during the past period,” Mansouri said.

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Iran, US agree to hold negotiations in Baghdad: Sudani

Also during the interview, Sudani outlined two options for the armed factions in the country: Either join the country’s security structure or move into the political system.

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Sudani coalition says to present initiative to end premiership deadlock

Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework is set to hold a key meeting later on Monday.

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Iraqi PM, president receive Yazidi spiritual leader, discuss community needs, property rights

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and President Abdul Latif Rashid held separate meetings with Mir Hazim Tahsin Beg, the spiritual leader of the Yazidis, on Monday, to discuss the community’s challenges, including reconstruction in Yazidi areas, the return of displaced families, and ongoing efforts to resolve decades-old property rights issues affecting Yazidi residents.

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Sudani, Guterres hail Iraq’s progress at conclusion of UNAMI mandate

“For those who lived through the troubled early years of the transition, today’s Iraq is unrecognizable and remarkable,” said Guterres.

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Iraq, SpaceX discuss ‘final procedures’ for Starlink satellite internet license

The meeting saw discussion of “the final procedures related to granting satellite internet licenses, including the license designated for SpaceX, as well as avenues for strengthening cooperation in the telecommunications sector, the services provided by the company, and its prospective coverage areas.”

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