Iraq anticipates increased Iranian gas supplies despite US pressure Iraq has long relied on imports of electricity and gas from Iran, but has faced difficulties paying for these imports due to US sanctions. Previous US administrations have repeatedly renewed a waiver permitting Iraq to purchase Iranian electricity, as the country continues to struggle with providing power to its people News
Shiite majority in Sunni-dominated Nineveh The December 2023 Nineveh Provincial Council elections saw Shiite dominance for the first time, impacting governance and reconstruction efforts post-ISIS. The Council faces power struggles, and criticisms over representation. Features