Sudani’s inner circle: Militia-linked aide positioned for Iraq’s premiership

As Iraq's controversial premiership race continues, sources told The New Region that incumbent premier Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani is positioning his chief of staff Ihsan al-Awadi as a potential successor, raising concerns over his ties to the shadowy, US-designated Asaib Ahl al-Haq.

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Why the US should not support a Sudani second term

As Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework seemingly edges away from Nouri al-Maliki and to incumbent PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani for a second term, the US must consider major issues during his premiership before supporting his continued tenure.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Suspects in drone strike that killed French soldier near Erbil arrested: Iraqi PM

Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion from the 7th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion was killed near Erbil in mid-March.

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Iraqi PM says no ‘red lines’ in pursuit of kidnappers of foreign citizens

"There will be no red lines in implementing the law, no matter which entities are targeted for enforcement, and no leniency can be tolerated in this regard," read a statement from the premier's office.

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Sudani condemns attack on Nechirvan Barzani's Duhok residence

Sudani also affirmed Baghdad's commitment to “preventing any outlaw, regional, or international entity from dragging Iraq into the ongoing conflict in the region, while making every integrated effort to secure Iraq’s sovereignty.”

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Accusing the PMF of illegal action ‘ignorance,’ says PM Sudani

The PMF constitutes “an essential force operating under the umbrella of the constitution and the law,” said Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani.

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Iraq PM orders probe into strikes on US Embassy, hotel in Baghdad

“The security of the state and the safety of its citizens are a red line that cannot be crossed,” the statement cited Sudani as saying, warning that the offensives undermine Iraq’s security and stability.

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Decision to wage war lies with state: Iraqi PM

The Iraqi foreign ministry also condemned the attacks targeting diplomatic missions in the country, reaffirming Baghdad's "commitment to ensuring the security and safety of all diplomatic and consular missions and their staff."

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Macron thanks Sudani for ‘strengthening protection measures’ for French forces in Iraq

"We will continue our coordination and efforts in favor of the country's stability and sovereignty, as well as regional de-escalation," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

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