Iraq protests Israel ‘violation’ of airspace at UN

Baghdad has filed a complaint at the UN over Israel's "violation" of its airspace, and has started communications with Washington to ensure the US' commitment to Iraqi sovereignty.

Oct. 28, 2024

News

PM Barzani receives American delegation in Erbil

The Kurdistan Region’s role as a key ally of Washington in the Middle East and the desire to expand bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Prime Minister Barzani and an American delegation in Erbil.

Oct. 11, 2024

News

Iraqi FM stresses need to stop Israel’s aggression on Gaza, Lebanon

Amid an expected intensification of violence on the first anniversary of October 7, Iraq's foreign minister urged both the American and British ambassadors to Baghdad to put an end to the Israeli aggression in Gaza and Lebanon before it develops into an all-out regional war

Oct. 07, 2024

News

Trump says Israel should 'hit' Iran’s nuclear facilities

In anticipation of an Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran and its proxies, both Biden and Trump have reiterated their support for Israel’s right to respond to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack, however they disagree over a potential attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Oct. 05, 2024

News

American court dismisses case against PM Barzani as ‘woefully lacking’

The US District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Prime Minister Barzani and warned the plaintiffs that they could be subjected to “serious sanctions” on account of the “baseless” allegations, according to the KRG.

Oct. 03, 2024

News

There will be ‘severe consequences’ for Iranian attack on Israel: US

The US and Israel warned Iran to expect "severe consequences" following the IRGC's massive ballistic missile attack on key locations in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and southern Israel.

Oct. 02, 2024

News

Israel defies a nervous Biden administration

Events on the ground appear to be unfolding at a more rapid pace, and the United States is effectively unable to intercede, meaning Israel's top military and diplomatic ally is on the back foot, merely reacting to the crisis.

Oct. 01, 2024

News

Nasrallah’s killing a ‘measure of justice’: Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden on Saturday reiterated support for Israel’s “right to defend itself” and defined the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah as “a measure of justice”.

Sep. 28, 2024

News

International powers propose temporary ceasefire in Lebanon; Israel rejects

An international effort, led by the United States and France, has called for an immediate ceasefire between the Israeli military and Lebanese Hezbollah as daily cross-border exchange of fire continues.

Sep. 26, 2024

News