Iraq Security and Governance
6 articles from 5 countries
Iraq is accelerating efforts to resolve the issue of armed factions and complete government formation ahead of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi's US visit. The country has also canceled a major airport expansion project due to corruption concerns and is reportedly investigating a plot to assassinate a security official.
Militia Drones Raise Iraq’s Cost of Regional Conflict
- Militia drones have targeted areas in Iraq's Kurdistan region and Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about regional stability. - These incidents coincide with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's efforts to strengthen ties with Washington and Arab capitals. - Observers question if the attacks aim to derail al-Zaidi's diplomatic initiatives and increase the cost of Iraq's regional engagement.
U.S.-Iran conflict escalates, drawing in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt
- Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, drawing in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt. - The U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes against Iran-aligned militias in Iraq. - A U.S.-…
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
- Saudi Arabia faces a dilemma on how to respond to escalating regional conflict, balancing deterrence with de-escalation. - The Kingdom has joined the US in striking Iranian proxy militias in Iraq af…
US, Saudi Arabia Launch Joint Strikes on Iraqi Shiite Militias
- The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes against Shiite militias in eastern Iraq. - The strikes targeted logistics and weapons sites, resulting in the deaths of 20 militia membe…
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20, including Iranians
- U.S.-Saudi airstrikes in Iraq killed at least 20 militants, including several Iranians, according to the Hashed al-Shaabi alliance. - The strikes were a response to attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi …
Houthi Ties with Iraqi Factions Deepen into Operational Alliance
- Houthi militia and Iran-aligned Iraqi factions have deepened their cooperation into an operational partnership. - This alliance involves military, logistical, and intelligence sharing, strengthening…
