Iraq probe into Saudi pipeline attack uncovers parallel armed network

The findings have instead increasingly pointed to the emergence of smaller cells and individual fighters operating beyond established faction command structures, leading investigators to conclude that one such group was behind the pipeline attack, officials said.

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Erbil, Baghdad discuss cooperation on counternarcotics efforts

The meeting focused on “the importance of the Kurdistan Region's specialized institutions participating in workshops, training courses, and related national and international programs, particularly those provided by UNODC,” Zebari said in a statement.

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Iraq reaffirms readiness for ‘historic’ US-led coalition withdrawal

“This historic milestone was not the result of chance or political calculations, but rather came about based on an accurate field reading of the reality of self-sufficiency … that our military has achieved in managing the national security file,” Numan told the state-owned al-Sabah newspaper. 

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Iraqi political forces in ‘complete agreement’ on militia disarmament: Zaidi

Zaidi has been the subject of threatening messages from Iran-backed groups over his efforts to disarm the groups.

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Probe of attack on PM Barzani’s office under ‘direct supervision’ of Iraqi PM: Spokesperson

“We have now begun the investigation, and we must await its results. The statement clearly indicated that these results will be announced to the public, as this matter is not open to compromise. This pertains to the sovereignty of the Iraqi state, and therefore, this file, like other security files in this complex situation, is under the direct supervision and follow-up of the Prime Minister,” said Aboudi.

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Erbil, Baghdad reach ‘final agreement’ on customs: Minister

Minister Rebar Ahmed told Iraq’s state-owned al-Sabah newspaper that “the final point of contention regarding the distribution of border crossing revenues, in accordance with the constitution, was resolved with a 50 percent share for both Erbil and Baghdad.” 

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KRG says ready to negotiate fuel supply with Baghdad amid crisis

Salih stressed that the KRG “has always demanded fairness in the distribution of oil revenues, and by all standards, the Region's share of crude oil for domestic use should be more than double what it currently is,” per the Region’s share of the population.

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Iraq to compensate oil companies if attacks launched from within: Minister

The minister told The New Region during a press conference, adding that Baghdad "agreed with the companies that when it is proven that there are violations from within [the country], the iraqi government will compensate these companies."

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Iraq denies coordination on US-Saudi attack

Fox News' quoting of Trump of coordination with Iraq was not repeated in any future statements from the Trump administration, but was never denied either.

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