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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Basra residents protest planned demolitions of informal housing units

Dozens of residents from informal housing areas protested outside the Basra Provincial Council, urging local authorities to halt planned demolitions until alternative housing or fair compensation is provided.

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Iraq recovers 11,000 artifacts over two years

"The current government has succeeded in recovering nearly 11,000 artifacts over the past two years, as part of its serious efforts to restore the entirety of Iraq's cultural heritage," Ali Obaid Shalgham, the board's director, told state media, adding that around 6,000 artifacts have been recovered from Britain alone.

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Kurdistan Region exported over 19.5 million barrels of oil since late September: Official

“The Kurdistan Region, from September 27, 2025 until December 31, 2025, has delivered 19,594,871 barrels to SOMO [Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization], at an average of 218,000 barrels per day,” Rahim said.

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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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PUK to announce Iraqi presidency candidate as deadline approaches

If the two main Kurdish parties fail to agree on a candidate, the decision will be left to a parliamentary vote.

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We will discuss weapons once sovereignty is restored: Iraqi ‘Resistance’

The Iraqi Resistance Coordination said Sunday that any discussion about its weapons, even with the Iraqi government, should only happen after Iraq achieves full sovereignty and ends all forms of foreign presence.

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Coordination Framework at ‘near stalemate’ over PM selection: Official

A Monday meeting of the Coordination Framework "will be decisive once and for all in selecting the prime ministerial figure," according to Victory Alliance spokesperson Salam al-Zubaidi.

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Iraqi top officials urge end to uncontrolled weapons

“The vision of confining weapons to the state contributes to establishing sovereignty, and it is not targeting Iraq but rather protecting it and removing the pretexts of those who want to attack it,” Sudani said at the ceremony. 

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