KDP says will return to Iraqi parliament for cabinet formation vote

A source from the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) told The New Region that the return to the legislature is contingent on respect for "the legitimate demands of the Kurds and the constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region."

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US envoy says working with KRG to alleviate Baghdad-imposed trade embargo

“One of things we’re working in concert with the Barzanis and the Talabanis is how do we help in alleviating this embargo-sanction situation which has them not in ownership of their own security,” Barrack added.

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KRG to allow Iraqi oil through pipeline: PM Barzani

“We have decided to allow oil to flow through the Kurdistan Region’s pipeline as soon as possible,” Barzani said on X.

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Iraq rehabilitating pipeline to Turkey to resume exports ‘without passing through Kurdistan Region’: Minister

Iraq is considering exporting crude from the Kirkuk fields directly through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline without passing through the Kurdistan Region, Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani said Monday.

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Iraq’s political deadlock delays budget drafting, raises concerns over services and salaries

The continued delay in forming Iraq’s government and resolving the presidency and premiership have stalled the constitutional process of approving the federal budget, lawmakers said.

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EXCLUSIVE: Iraq’s Shiites to exclude armed factions from upcoming cabinet amid US pressure: Sources

The sources also indicated that “the factions understood this issue,” because they realize the seriousness of the scene.

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No specific timeline to announce results of Khor Mor investigations: Military spox

The spokesperson previously said that the results of the investigations “will appear within 72 hours after determining the causes of the incident and the parties responsible for it.”

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Khor Mor attack cannot pass without ‘public accountability’: PM Barzani

US Special Envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya on Saturday also highlighted the need for the Iraqi government to bring weapons under state control and ensure state institutions are protected.

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KRG criticizes Baghdad for failing to hold ‘identified’ perpetrators of June attacks accountable

The KRG interior ministry blamed the federal government’s “continued inaction” and “lack of tough measures against the perpetrators of previous attacks” for Wednesday’s strike on Khor Mor

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