Iraq suspends transit of livestock from Syria over disease concerns

Foot and mouth disease is highly infectious and can pose devastating outcomes for the agricultural sector, affecting animals including cows, sheep, goats, and water buffalo.

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Israel ‘cannot gain a foothold inside Iraq’: Top security official

"There is increasing governmental interest in equipping Iraqi forces with modern radars and advanced air defense systems," said Rashid Fleih al-Halfi.

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Iraq to host international summit to boost private sector

“The summit represents an important opportunity to discuss new paths for development, innovation, and economic diversification, all of which contribute to advancing the business experience, working environment, and investment across the region,” ministry spokesperson Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi told The New Region. 

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Iraq vows to prevent attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia from its territory

"A special committee was formed to approach those concerned in the two countries, and the Commander-in-Chief directed that all measures be taken against those involved if it is proven that Iraqi territory was used as a launching point for those attacks," said spokesperson Sabah al-Numan.

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Zaidi begins his tenure with little margin for error

As Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi takes office, a mountain of challenges lay on his table, including deepening political rivalries and domestic and geopolitical trends. These issues constitute structural challenges that he will need to grapple with and overcome with tact and foresight.

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GeoSpace Ep. 29 with Randa Slim: Gulf states divided as post-war order takes shape

In the latest episode of The New Region's GeoSpace podcast, host Mohammed A. Salih hosted Randa Slim of the Stimson Center to discuss how Gulf states are navigating a fractured post-war landscape and reassessing their relationships with Iran, Israel, and the United States.

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Iraq announces further fortifications on Syria border

“Natural barriers have been installed, in addition to 905 thermal cameras along the borders, and drones are being used in surveillance operations,” Miqdad Miri, head of relations and media at the interior ministry, said in a Baghdad press conference. 

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UAE says drones that targeted nuclear plant 'originated from Iraq'

“Completing the investigations related to the brazen attack on the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant on May 17, 2026, the results of technical tracking and monitoring confirmed that the three drones…were all originating from Iraqi territory,” the defense ministry said.

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Iraq condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, stresses commitment to cooperation

The statement reiterated Iraq’s “categorical rejection” of the use of its territory for attacks on neighboring countries, while stressing that “military authorities have not detected or monitored any specific information regarding Iraqi airspace“ in regards to the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.

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