US opposes Iraq’s PMF bill: State Department Spox

“The United States strongly opposed any legislation that is inconsistent with the goals of our bilateral security assistance and partnership and runs counter to strengthening Iraq’s existing security institutions and real Iraqi sovereignty,” a State Department spokesperson told The New Region on Monday. 

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Iraq’s federal court rejects lawsuit filed against Erbil-US multi-billion-dollar energy deals 

The lawsuit had demanded "a ruling declaring the contracts the [Kurdistan] Region signed with American oil companies regarding the development of the Miran and Topkhana-Kurdamir fields, dated May 19, 2025, unconstitutional, null and void

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At least two UAVs shot down in Erbil: Counterterrorism units

There have been no material or human loss, the counterterrorism department said.

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Iraq, regional countries not warned about Iran attack: Pentagon chief

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Washington gave regional countried, including Iraq, no advanced warnings about their attack on Iran, however, they were notified once the operation was oncluded.

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Iran's IRGC warns US 'must expect regrettable responses' following strikes

Iranian IRGC warned the United States on Sunday that it “must expect regrettable responses" to its “unprecedented” attacks on the country’s “peaceful” nuclear facilities. 

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Iraq condemns US targeting Iranian nuclear sites

"The Iraqi government expresses its deep concern and condemns the targeting of nuclear facilities inside Iran,” said Iraqi government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi, in a statement on Sunday. 

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Tehran not ready for talks with US unless Israel stops attacks: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that "Washington asked us to negotiate, and we refused, but we have no problem with dialogue with other countries."

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Iraqi PM offers assistance to Tehran in call with Iranian President

Sudani called Iran’s response to the Israeli attacks “a source of pride,” according to Iranian state media.

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Pro-Iran Iraqi group warns retaliation should US intervene in Iran-Israel conflict

The militant group called on the Iraqi government to take action and close down the US Embassy and expel US troops.

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